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I quite like and wore it quite a bit, but I felt very exposed. If I were to make it again I might try to make the straps a little wider to give me a bit more coverage. True Bias's instructions are very good and it was a pretty simple sew. In order to fit the top in the fabric that I had, I had to cut the back in two pieces, which makes it easy to tell the back from the front! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o_mxT6y_1Ek/WmCcLNtLLVI/AAAAAAAATnI/nFbM-ykY7mUyFWdzHqj5FdZ-iq4rtEdcwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_08_14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o_mxT6y_1Ek/WmCcLNtLLVI/AAAAAAAATnI/nFbM-ykY7mUyFWdzHqj5FdZ-iq4rtEdcwCLcBGAs/s640/2017_08_14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Both of my older girls decided to redecorate their bedrooms last summer which involved replacing their curtains.&nbsp; The previous curtains had been made in a rather sweet, but childish print from the Designers Guild, by my mother-in-law about 15 years ago. They were showing their age and the girls wanted something that would go with their 'new' rooms.&nbsp; Middlest's bedroom is a warm white with a feature wall papered in a blush colour with a rose gold crackle effect over the top.&nbsp; A lot of accessories are rose gold and the new curtains are a blush pink that match the wallpaper pretty well.&nbsp; Eldest's room is light and dark grey with a feature wall of a petrol/teal colour, with accents of yellow The curtain fabric is Sanderson 'Finches' in yellow which has all of the colours of her room in it.&nbsp; We had looked at this locally and it was very expensive - I looked online and found just over three metres for less than the price of two in the shop.&nbsp; Because of the shape of the window, the curtain rails pivot in order to let in as much light as possible meaning that the curtain's needed to be double sided. The previous curtains had been lined with blackout lining and both girls said that they would still like this. I put off doing this for ages, but once I got going they were extremely simple even with the blackout lining!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7WTOe-_m-gQ/WmCcqlL1IkI/AAAAAAAATnY/1imfG-Xc224sxVV5Z5Z9PvzSW-dEKin5QCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_08_03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7WTOe-_m-gQ/WmCcqlL1IkI/AAAAAAAATnY/1imfG-Xc224sxVV5Z5Z9PvzSW-dEKin5QCLcBGAs/s640/2017_08_03.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I have made the<a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/fo-ginger-jeans.html"> Closet Case Files Ginger Jeans </a>and have plans to make more, but I wanted to try the looser fit of the <a href="https://store.closetcasepatterns.com/products/morgan-boyfriend-jeans-pattern">Morgan jeans</a>. I thought that I had the perfect denim, but it was far too stretchy, then I found some olivey green corduroy in my stash that I had originally bought to make a <a href="https://www.colettepatterns.com/catalog/beignet">Colette Beignet</a> skirt.&nbsp; I have had the fabric for sometime and you can see in the collage the sun damage - thankfully on the reverse - from storing it near a window! I used the pattern instructions and the Jeans e-booklet when putting them together.&nbsp; They are a much looser fit than I am used to - which is to be expected as that is the style, but I am not sure how they look on me. I have decide that I much prefer the higher waistline of the Ginger jeans - these feel a bit low, particularly in the back and I feel a bit frumpy in them. They are a useful addition to my wardrobe so I will continue to wear them for a while - and they are not blue - as many of my garments seem to be!<br /><br />As an aside, having worn these quite a lot recently - they have bagged out with wear and are constantly falling down. They also seem to have shrunk in the leg length so I am not sure how much longer they will last in my wardrobe.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-59iPxDTGlkc/WmCcvBDnERI/AAAAAAAATnc/pFcDGT2qrMAAHj-EKwo2TacVgAAW1exMACLcBGAs/s1600/2017_10_26.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-59iPxDTGlkc/WmCcvBDnERI/AAAAAAAATnc/pFcDGT2qrMAAHj-EKwo2TacVgAAW1exMACLcBGAs/s640/2017_10_26.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Having made Eldest a second pinafore dress out of some lovely ochre/mustard denim earlier in the year, I was left with a sizable leftover.&nbsp; I had seen the Sew Over It Erin skirt when Lisa Comfort released it as part of her <a href="https://sewoverit.co.uk/product/capsule-wardrobe-city-break-ebook/">City Break Capsule Wardrobe E-book</a>, then it was released as a pull out pattern with a sewing magazine (possibly Simply Sewing). I had in mind that I would make the long version, but I did not have enough of the leftover fabric, but there was plenty for the short version.&nbsp; It was a pretty straight forward make - although I found that the centre back notches on the waistband did not line up.&nbsp; Because I have been sewing for a long time I realised that this was an error and ignored it, but I felt that a less experienced sewist may not have realised and continued to try to match them resulting in a twisted waistband. I really like the finished garment and colour wise it is quite a departure for me!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zECkHtnKAMo/WmCdAd5T74I/AAAAAAAATnk/R9iHsV7jhgYe13-Cf_zN_Q7dYxVdMyYrACLcBGAs/s1600/2017_09_22.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zECkHtnKAMo/WmCdAd5T74I/AAAAAAAATnk/R9iHsV7jhgYe13-Cf_zN_Q7dYxVdMyYrACLcBGAs/s640/2017_09_22.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />A lot of my friends in the village where I live know that I sew. One day I got a call from one of them asking if I could make a pair of pj's for the favourite toy of her youngest son. Apparently DeeDoo goes everywhere with him and despite being washed, was looking somewhat the worse for wear! I invited DeeDoo for a measuring and showed them the fabric I thought might be suitable. I drew up a little pattern and made a very tiny pair of pj's.&nbsp; My friends son was very pleased with them and even wrote me a very sweet little thank you letter - he is 6!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nm6WPbdRq2w/WmCc1BSpvtI/AAAAAAAATng/Osqh-HnxEY0h-O9ERT5X1pIit3GbXeL5wCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_11_04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nm6WPbdRq2w/WmCc1BSpvtI/AAAAAAAATng/Osqh-HnxEY0h-O9ERT5X1pIit3GbXeL5wCLcBGAs/s640/2017_11_04.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />In October I went to <a href="http://campworkroomsocial.com/">Camp Workroom Social</a> and took part in the Pant Fitting Intensive class that was taught by Melissa Watson using the Palmer Pletch tissue fitting technique. That experience merits its own post - I can't quite believe I haven't done yet! The whole trip was amazing and I ended up with a 95% finished pair of trousers by the end of the weekend. I finished the trousers a couple of weekends after I got back and the trouser fitted me completely differently from how they had in class - I know my shape fluctuates during the month but I hadn't expected such a difference.&nbsp; I tweaked them to fit and they are now finished, but I haven't worn them and I haven't any photos of then as yet.&nbsp; However I liked the idea of that style of trousers and proceeded to make a second pair affectionately called my&nbsp; Party trousers. I used a stretch cotton sateen that I bought in Metro Textiles in New York and after discussing making a dress I decided pretty quickly that it would be trousers. I used the techniques we were taught in class and end up with a fab pair of trousers that got a lot of wear over Christmas and New Year. I also made the top to go with the trousers. It is one of my favourite top patterns - MyImage Cowl Neck top made in a navy slinky, possibly viscose, jersey. This time I decided to crop the pattern and put on a band at the bottom with a tie at one side. I also opted for three quarter length sleeves- again finished with a small band. A normal hem on this fabric was pretty tricky so I gave up! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R1rrWt0JXIU/WmCdEzHnT6I/AAAAAAAATno/60HPJK10QLAk7KidZkeLvB6xoHNl6WfhwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_12_08.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R1rrWt0JXIU/WmCdEzHnT6I/AAAAAAAATno/60HPJK10QLAk7KidZkeLvB6xoHNl6WfhwCLcBGAs/s640/2017_12_08.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />You may know that I have made my Husband a number of shirts over the years as a Christmas present.&nbsp; At 6'3" he has always been, what he would describe as a 'big unit'. He has always been fit&nbsp; and exercised a lot but decided that 2017 was the year to loose weight.&nbsp; He has lost around 22kg and because of this he has slimmed out of the shirt pattern that I usually use for him (<a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6044">McCalls 6044</a>) . Rather than buy the same shirt in the smaller size range I thought I would try a different pattern.&nbsp; I have been following the progress of the <a href="https://threadtheory.ca/">Thread Theory</a> patterns over the years, and thought I would try out their <a href="https://threadtheory.ca/collections/sewing-patterns/products/fairfield-button-up-shirt-pdf">Fairfield shirt</a>.&nbsp; It has a different technique for the button band and also tower plackets on the sleeves.&nbsp; Because alot of Husbands height is in his back I used to lengthen the McCalls pattern by about 5cm and I think I lengthened the sleeves a fraction.&nbsp; For this shirt I also lengthened it by 5 cm. I didn't lengthen the sleeves as they seemed a bit longer any way.&nbsp; The fabric came from one of the shops at the base of the Sacre Coeur in Paris, where they sell predominately pre-cut lengths of 3 metres. I cut the back yoke and the pocket on the bias for a bit of visual interest. I cut the inner yoke on the straight grain for stability and in a fine white cotton that I had in my stash, so that the pattern didn't show through on the the main fabric. The tower placket instructions were fab and having a gridded fabric also helped tremendously! I, and Husband, are both really pleased with it and it has already seen quite a bit of wear. However after a few wears Husband asked that I lengthen the sleeves next time I make it - probably only by about 2.5cm though.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NvgNxcJc5o0/WmCdL8i4bRI/AAAAAAAATnw/lRxknEOCPuAjmpSZdZEmP0tH8T3ZyQYxwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_12_25.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NvgNxcJc5o0/WmCdL8i4bRI/AAAAAAAATnw/lRxknEOCPuAjmpSZdZEmP0tH8T3ZyQYxwCLcBGAs/s640/2017_12_25.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />After the success of the previous waistcoat that I made Husband, I decided to go the whole hog and make another one for Christmas.&nbsp; I wasn't super impressed with the Burda pattern I used previously so tried the <a href="https://threadtheory.ca/collections/sewing-patterns/products/belvedere-waistcoat">Thread Theory Belvedere Waistcoat</a>. I bought the fabric from <a href="https://www.doughtysonline.co.uk/">Doughty and Sons</a> stand at the Great British Sewing Bee Live and it was lovely to work with. I was very pleased with the pattern, the instructions were great and I have some very neat welt pockets. I made the more complex view with all the pockets and the little side vents. However, there is a BUT!!!&nbsp; Knowing that Husbands height is in his back, I completely didn't think to lengthen the pattern at all (this was just after making the shirt above, where I did lengthen it!) and you may notice that it is too short on him. The fit is great - it just needs to be about 5cm(!) longer. I did feel pretty stupid for not doing that. I contacted Doughty and Sons and sent them a swatch recently to see if they by any chance had any more but they didn't. They did find something similar in a slightly different colour which I have since bought, but I haven't done anything with it yet. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3RreH-JtaFc/Wpfp64ZsJLI/AAAAAAAAURM/8MvmN9d9SPsxmHowXY4mMpWVP9TmVgeGQCLcBGAs/s1600/2018_02_25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3RreH-JtaFc/Wpfp64ZsJLI/AAAAAAAAURM/8MvmN9d9SPsxmHowXY4mMpWVP9TmVgeGQCLcBGAs/s640/2018_02_25.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />So that, finally, is the summary of last years makes. <br /><br />After some procrastination I have cut out and am about half way through a new pair of ginger jeans, and I have been asked to do a bit of wedding sewing for later in the year!http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2018/03/2017-catch-up-part-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com 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&quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Well exciting times! I have been asked by</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> Gabby of </span><a href="http://www.gabberdashery.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Gabberdashery</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> if I would like to join the team of bloggers on the</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><a href="https://simplesewblog.com/meet-the-bloggers/">Simple Sew Blogger team</a>. Gabby asked me at the beginning of the year and this is my first post to go live. I am</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">one of several new faces to join the team and we are allowed to post our makes on our own blogs once the Simple</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Sew post is out. I have been blogging sporadically here for </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">a few (9!) years, and I thought that being part of the&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Simple Sew team might spur me on to write a bit more frequently!</span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZoMU-SGhbA8/WnywsdhXfmI/AAAAAAAAT04/FIQlkY6MNhA_XPepH43dy_3ppsECAgsNACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_9757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="330" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZoMU-SGhbA8/WnywsdhXfmI/AAAAAAAAT04/FIQlkY6MNhA_XPepH43dy_3ppsECAgsNACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_9757.JPG" width="330" /></a></div><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Gabby asked us to have a look at the patterns available on the </span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="https://www.simplesewpatterns.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Simple Sew website</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> and choose some that we would like to sew. &nbsp;I realised that I already had several of the patterns as they had come free with Love Sewing magazines over the last couple of years. &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I am normally a jeans and cosy top kind of person as it fits my day to day life of being a stay-at-home mum. However, every now and then I feel a bit bored with the mum uniform and want to wear something different. &nbsp;Recently that ‘something different’ has been jersey/knit dresses, so having looked through my pattern collection I thought that my first Simple Sew make would be the Bella Dress. </span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YmO6ZGOJDWc/Wnyw9fnlcII/AAAAAAAAT1E/EUvYyvQy8DEDhy8a04xCDlnzRXth-rqGgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9770.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YmO6ZGOJDWc/Wnyw9fnlcII/AAAAAAAAT1E/EUvYyvQy8DEDhy8a04xCDlnzRXth-rqGgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_9770.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I really liked the shape of the dress and the collar, but wasn’t so sure about the shape of the sleeves. I decided pretty quickly to slim down the sleeves and at the same time Iengthened them by about 9 cms to make them full length - I hate being cold so full length sleeves are a must in winter! </span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The fabric I chose is some kind of slightly embossed heavyish knit that I bought from M.Rosenberg/Stitch Fabrics at the Knitting and Stitching Show, Ally Pally in October 2016.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MC9btmx8wzc/WnywjbL_qpI/AAAAAAAAT00/x-64v-e9k48JknlHt6lC6vTVpv_3oQBrQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_20180121_151017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MC9btmx8wzc/WnywjbL_qpI/AAAAAAAAT00/x-64v-e9k48JknlHt6lC6vTVpv_3oQBrQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_20180121_151017.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I had always envisioned this as a long sleeve top (to go with my jeans!) but thought that it would be a good choice for the Bella dress. I think I only bought a metre and a half, and surprisingly this was plenty for the dress due to the width of the fabric. I didn’t really use the lay plan but managed to get the dress cut out perfectly with minimal fuss. &nbsp;I even managed to cut the collar piece about 5cm deeper for more slouchiness.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I have made many garments in jersey, but this was the first time that I have sewn darts in a knit fabric, and also the first time I have put a zip into a knit. &nbsp;The instructions didn’t specify what type of stitch to use to sew the darts, so I did a couple of practice ones on some scraps using both a small zigzag stitch and a slightly longer than usual straight stitch. I tried the zigzag stitch to try to keep the stretch of the fabric but it didn’t really make much difference and it also made a slightly lumpier looking dart, so I used the straight stitch.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DVwXy6pNJBQ/WnyxAv638gI/AAAAAAAAT1I/ILCn72FKlYACgCYIcMD6IOWofzQJvLNtgCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-01-19%2B14.32.08.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="474" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DVwXy6pNJBQ/WnyxAv638gI/AAAAAAAAT1I/ILCn72FKlYACgCYIcMD6IOWofzQJvLNtgCLcBGAs/s640/2018-01-19%2B14.32.08.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I made the dress up on my sewing machine using a zigzag stitch (apart from the darts). I normally finish the seams on a knit by overlocking the seam allowances together, but this made for quite a bulky seam in this fabric so I left some seams unfinished and and finished some singley with the overlocker. </span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Once I had cut out the dress, I did a quick hand baste together to check the fit. &nbsp;I was slightly alarmed to find that it was rather more form fitting than I had thought, and thought it was a good job that there was a zip in it. However once I made it up properly I realised that the fit was ok and that actually I probably don’t need the zip - I managed to get the dress on this morning without undoing the zip! I may take the zip out just to get a slightly sleeker fit on that side seam, but I don’t notice the fit when I am wearing it so I may leave it.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All in all, I am very pleased with this dress as my first sew for Simple Sew!</span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HuTUdny2a5o/WnywsxC6DRI/AAAAAAAAT1A/G_DDnJLdRJMVixgcFIJLiFgfVb8AGqCbACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_9762.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="399" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HuTUdny2a5o/WnywsxC6DRI/AAAAAAAAT1A/G_DDnJLdRJMVixgcFIJLiFgfVb8AGqCbACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_9762.JPG" width="398" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-no-proof: yes;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ols7VjmxsN8/Wnyws3CBp-I/AAAAAAAAT08/lHMBSMYNXtELpZP92qNLW5Qg_K7p1HeKwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_9769.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="358" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ols7VjmxsN8/Wnyws3CBp-I/AAAAAAAAT08/lHMBSMYNXtELpZP92qNLW5Qg_K7p1HeKwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_9769.JPG" width="358" /></a></div><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-no-proof: yes;"></span></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"></span>http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2018/02/simple-sew-bella-dress_9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-3530156310498631444Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:53:00 +00002018-02-08T12:53:22.424+00:00Amaya Asymmetrical skirtButterick 6603McCalls 7074Pauline AliceRosari skirtSinclair Patterns2017 catch-up - part 2So this is my first blog post of the new(!) year and the second instalment of completed projects for 2017.&nbsp; I mentioned at some point last year that I would like to blog more as I still really enjoy reading other peoples blogs. The blogging doesn't seem to have happened so much - but, as you will see I have done a lot of sewing and I felt I would rather sit and sew, rather than sit and write about sewing.<br /><br />First up are some self drafted linen trousers.&nbsp; I have been taking a patterncutting class for some time and was very excited to get to making trousers. I made one pair form my block that were ok, but still not great so last spring I decided to revisit my block and make some more, better fitting trousers.&nbsp; I ended up making 4 muslin/toiles for these and whilst they are much better than the other ones, they are still not quite right - the waistband is far too high at the front so to make it comfortable I have on occasion folded the band over at the front.&nbsp; I need to take it off and lower it by about 2cms<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hAW8XogGqQQ/WmCY9wT7RVI/AAAAAAAATmQ/tbGhJNPdTCcv6Y16LDpzfHnpeyGHbWjuQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_05_22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hAW8XogGqQQ/WmCY9wT7RVI/AAAAAAAATmQ/tbGhJNPdTCcv6Y16LDpzfHnpeyGHbWjuQCLcBGAs/s640/2017_05_22.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />My Eldest bought some cheap trousers on the internet from some where like Boohoo (brown pair). When they arrived they looked nice, but she had the problem of them being too big on the waist even with an elastic waistband.&nbsp; I managed to adjust them to fit better which involved adding a couple of darts in the back and shortening the elastic. The elastic was interesting as it was sewn into the trousers as if it were a facing.&nbsp; Eldest decided that she really liked the style and asked me if I could copy it - which I managed to do (blue pair) and I used up some poly crepe from my stash.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XdS-xRlZf-0/WmCZEAW8c0I/AAAAAAAATmU/fEEd_pjcnMURxyZH6O46T4IdcvMjbkZDACLcBGAs/s1600/2017_07_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XdS-xRlZf-0/WmCZEAW8c0I/AAAAAAAATmU/fEEd_pjcnMURxyZH6O46T4IdcvMjbkZDACLcBGAs/s640/2017_07_11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />One of my girls bought a playsuit from somewhere like New Look a while ago and whilst it doesn't get a huge amount of wear, Eldest decided that she really liked the style of the top and could I copy that too please? I traced off the pattern as well as I could&nbsp; and made a muslin from an old jersey skirt&nbsp; to check the fit.&nbsp; It was proclaimed perfect,&nbsp; so I then cut into the fabric she had chosen. The fabric was one of abut 5 or 6 knit fabrics that I won as a raffle prize at the Dressmakers Ball in May! I tried the top on having thought that the fabric colours wouldn't suit me but I think I might make something for me out of it too!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J1iJm7y4MGg/WmCZIZWugAI/AAAAAAAATmY/TEpWkkhlKBA476AVIrCGTulihYZSClmQgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_06_18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J1iJm7y4MGg/WmCZIZWugAI/AAAAAAAATmY/TEpWkkhlKBA476AVIrCGTulihYZSClmQgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_06_18.jpg" /></a></div><br />Around the same time as making the top above, I signed up to pattern test a skirt for <a href="https://sinclairpatterns.com/">Sinclair Patterns</a>. It was the <a href="https://sinclairpatterns.com/product/amaya-asymmetrical-knit-pencil-skirt-pdf-sewing-pattern/">Amaya Asymmetrical Pencil Skirt</a>.&nbsp; I made it in a mystery textured knit that I picked up at a fabric swap a couple of years ago. I made it up exactly as the instructions said, then ended up shaving some width off at the hips, as my hip curve was not as defined as the pattern.&nbsp; I believe that the final pattern had some of this width taken off, as other testers had done the same thing.&nbsp; I wasn't sure that I liked it on me when I first finished it, but it actually got quite a lot of wear over the summer.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5uC0CsyGM4E/WmCZMm8TGjI/AAAAAAAATmc/P4O_9ya2u9kLdickB1u4s019_mkdCIVJgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_06_27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5uC0CsyGM4E/WmCZMm8TGjI/AAAAAAAATmc/P4O_9ya2u9kLdickB1u4s019_mkdCIVJgCLcBGAs/s640/2017_06_27.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />A while ago my Mum had been going through stuff at her house and had found a couple of patterns that I used when I was a teenager.&nbsp; One of them was the dress pattern that I used for my textile GCSE in 1986.&nbsp; It was <a href="http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Butterick_6603">Butterick 6603</a> which now qualifies as vintage. It still looks a nice dress, so I thought I would try it again - it actually reminds me of the <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/southport-dress">True Bias Southport dress</a>.&nbsp; I made the flared skirt version for my GCSE so thought I would try the slimmer version this time.&nbsp; I made the same size as before (!), managed to cut the front out wrong but saved it by adding a button placket, and covered my own buttons. It felt like a never ending project at the time but I think it worked out OK in the end.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0vspnS4h8YI/WmCZaCD9KmI/AAAAAAAATmk/jTKORQEeP_8LXnBU5ApWdk0PLpUkTRAYQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_07_06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0vspnS4h8YI/WmCZaCD9KmI/AAAAAAAATmk/jTKORQEeP_8LXnBU5ApWdk0PLpUkTRAYQCLcBGAs/s640/2017_07_06.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />After a rather unsuccessful shopping trip early last summer I made a <a href="https://www.paulinealicepatterns.com/en/sewing-patterns/14-falda-rosari.html">Pauline Alice Rosari skirt</a> for my middle daughter. She had had the problem of trying skirts and trousers on, only to find if she could get them over her hips then they were massively too big on the waist.&nbsp; Rather demoralised by this I offered to make her a skirt - the Rosari was almost identical to one she had grown out of&nbsp; and I was - surprise surprise - able to make it fit her properly! The denim is a rather stiff, very black denim so at one point I was experimenting with distressing scraps with sand paper and bleach! None of my experiments met with approval though.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tvi1av0VICE/WmCZRfQVxfI/AAAAAAAATmg/VurqqQ6IcoM4fBk4papbNScvd1kCBYEgACEwYBhgL/s1600/2017_07_09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tvi1av0VICE/WmCZRfQVxfI/AAAAAAAATmg/VurqqQ6IcoM4fBk4papbNScvd1kCBYEgACEwYBhgL/s640/2017_07_09.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Over the last year or so interesting sleeves seem to have a moment in the spotlight.&nbsp; I was pondering various patterns with flouncy sleeves and realised that a peasant shirt that I have made before, had the type of sleeve I had been thinking of trying (<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.simplicitynewlook.com/6179/#.U3KK5igXLAo">New Look 6179</a></span>).&nbsp; I shortened the main bit of the sleeve so that the flouncy bit finished at my wrist and I made metres <i>and metres</i> of bias binding for the neckline. I have tons of binding left over! A very successful light summer top that actually went rather well with the self drafted trousers (above) and the Amaya Asymmetric skirt (also above)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qx6mzdxVsMA/WmCb9jX5F4I/AAAAAAAATnA/Tw1zCA-aB8wlP6V3Fz9R5lgC8H4zEHjZACLcBGAs/s1600/2017_10_24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qx6mzdxVsMA/WmCb9jX5F4I/AAAAAAAATnA/Tw1zCA-aB8wlP6V3Fz9R5lgC8H4zEHjZACLcBGAs/s640/2017_10_24.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />This next make is one of my rare fails.&nbsp; The pattern, <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7094">McCalls 7094</a> came free with one of the sewing magazine that are now available on the high street.&nbsp; I liked the look of the shirt and had what I thought would be the perfect fabric.&nbsp; However, the pattern came up massively too big for me.&nbsp; I felt that the collar and placket instructions were particularly fiddly. I took some width out of the sides and stitched down the pleats at the shoulder, which both made the top better to wear.&nbsp; I wore it a couple times but didn't really like it on. I packed it away with my summer stuff so when it warms up I will give it another chance, but I may see if my mum is interested in having it as she had admired the pattern envelope. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8j926yCZvDE/WmCcDYlpzhI/AAAAAAAATnE/M8qkj5PDD7Atz4m0YFC7ERlBRUwxQt3zQCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_08_07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8j926yCZvDE/WmCcDYlpzhI/AAAAAAAATnE/M8qkj5PDD7Atz4m0YFC7ERlBRUwxQt3zQCLcBGAs/s640/2017_08_07.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I am going to cut it short here as otherwise this will be super long. I have several more makes to share, so look out for part 3! Oh, and I also have an exciting post for tomorrow!http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2018/02/2017-catch-up-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-8203668890740397421Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:05:00 +00002017-07-13T14:05:45.479+01:00Baste and GatherCotton+Chalk Sunday Set patternGirl CharleeHudson pantsJulia CardiganKirsten Kimono TeeMaria DenmarkMouse House CreationsMyImageRaglan shirt 02/2013 #127Syrah Skirt2017 catch-up...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_gqZkg9rRNw/WWdqfxvim9I/AAAAAAAAQM0/gsNDASN9_0kFfSwzi9gVuV_cS0QvQ7mNgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-06-11%2B17.32.42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="360" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_gqZkg9rRNw/WWdqfxvim9I/AAAAAAAAQM0/gsNDASN9_0kFfSwzi9gVuV_cS0QvQ7mNgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-06-11%2B17.32.42.jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waiting to blow out my birthday candles wearing my favourite me-made dress!</td></tr></tbody></table><br />So, I have been doing lots of&nbsp; sewing recently, did Me-Made-May again, went to a fantastic sewing party, celebrated several family birthdays, did some pattern testing... and haven't blogged about any of it! Instagram has made it very easy to post makes straight away, but I still get great enjoyment out of reading other peoples blogs, with a bit more detail about the makes - in fact I added quite a few new blogs throughout May as I discovered new people in the sewing community. With this in mind I am going to try and post a bit more, but for now here are some of this years makes. This is going to be quite a long catch up post I feel....<br /><br />The last thing I posted was my sparkly Drop top, which I actually made in March but posted in June. Straight after I made that top, I made another <a href="http://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/product/julia-womens-cardigan">Mouse House Creations Julia Cardigan</a> in a loose sweater knit fabric that I bought from the Girl Charlee stand at the Knitting and Stitching show in October.&nbsp; It was not very seasonally appropriate when I made it and I wasn't sure I liked it when it was finished, but I did find myself wearing it quite a lot for Me-Made-May. I have also had quite a few compliments on it which is always nice!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7YvDusCW2Yg/WWdjZ_Q5zaI/AAAAAAAAQMo/hLMI406d46cAL66HpnAZRE085ZyutEyOwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_05_141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7YvDusCW2Yg/WWdjZ_Q5zaI/AAAAAAAAQMo/hLMI406d46cAL66HpnAZRE085ZyutEyOwCLcBGAs/s400/2017_05_141.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />The next make was more PJ's for Youngest daughter. The fabric was a gift from my sister-in-law, who had been to Hong Kong and Singapore with her husband just before Christmas, and found herself in the fabric district of one of them at some point. I made <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/hudson-pant">True Bias Hudson pants</a> again (and spent a long time stripe matching when cutting out), but this time she wanted short sleeves, so I made a <a href="https://www.mariadenmark.com/2012/05/kimono-t-shirt-pattern-free/">Kristen Kimono Tee</a> by Maria Denmark:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xLk9ko5cVMs/WWdaEd2zNhI/AAAAAAAAQMc/trr_xemDv_UK6EVUJcnAfnxyHTeIUcJOgCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_04_26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xLk9ko5cVMs/WWdaEd2zNhI/AAAAAAAAQMc/trr_xemDv_UK6EVUJcnAfnxyHTeIUcJOgCLcBGAs/s400/2017_04_26.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Next up I cut out multiple projects to get me over the 'starting a project' hump. I cut out a <a href="http://www.basteandgather.com/shop/syrah-skirt">Syrah Skirt</a> from Lauren Dahl/Baste and Gather. This is a flared skirt with a yoga style waistband that I made in some lovely navy cotton/spandex jersey, from <a href="https://www.girlcharlee.co.uk/">Girl Charlee UK</a> online.&nbsp; The pattern doesn't include pockets so I used a pocket piece form another pattern and just did simple side seam pockets. I also added some elastic to the waistband as I wasn't sure how secure it would be without!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kwMMj9VrXk4/WWdeFlzNYZI/AAAAAAAAQMg/zGep1lmZ75QlodAey91mlSqQcEsN-jH8QCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_05_14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kwMMj9VrXk4/WWdeFlzNYZI/AAAAAAAAQMg/zGep1lmZ75QlodAey91mlSqQcEsN-jH8QCLcBGAs/s400/2017_05_14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The other garments I cut out were two tops for me and a denim pinafore dress for Eldest. If you can bear to do it, it is definitely worth cutting out more than one project at a time. You can dive straight in after finishing one project, or you can try something different if you hit a stumbling block with another project.<br /><br />For the tops, I made my two usual styles, the Burda raglan top and the MyImage cowl neck top. I have made both of these quite a lot, and whilst I still like them I feel it is probably time to choose a new favourite!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tz-ha0_UtQI/WWdhE6oeYJI/AAAAAAAAQMk/JuS-3rFDEjcyXD1LINqRwpiJpUKK7gflwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_05_24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tz-ha0_UtQI/WWdhE6oeYJI/AAAAAAAAQMk/JuS-3rFDEjcyXD1LINqRwpiJpUKK7gflwCLcBGAs/s400/2017_05_24.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />A while ago I made a pinafore/dungaree dress for Eldest using the <a href="http://www.simplysewingmag.com/pattern-shop/sunday-set/">Cotton+Chalk Sunday Set</a> pattern that came free with a sewing magazine last year (I think). She has wanted another for some time, but I wanted her to have some input in to the choice of fabric.&nbsp; Whilst clicking around instagram one day I found what I thought would be the perfect fabric from @SewMeSomething. Eldest agreed (it is her favourite colour) so I placed an order and amazingly it arrived the next day! When I made the previous dungaree dress I had to draft a half circle skirt due to fabric limits.&nbsp; I used the same pattern pieces for the skirt again and then had to try and remember the modifications I made to the cutting out and construction. Even with the notes I have made in my makers workbook it took me a while to work through what I had done! She was very pleased with it and has got lots of compliments from her friends.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VJ9_hFESBK0/WWdpoylUKpI/AAAAAAAAQMw/XX0H86S7GGEY90iipJxd10KnnaUoxDILwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017_05_26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VJ9_hFESBK0/WWdpoylUKpI/AAAAAAAAQMw/XX0H86S7GGEY90iipJxd10KnnaUoxDILwCLcBGAs/s400/2017_05_26.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Well I haven't even got half way through yet so I am am going to stop here and continue in another post! I hope you have all been making lovely things over the last few months.<br /><br />http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2017/07/2017-catch-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-4221253730084115855Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:40:00 +00002017-06-05T17:40:48.319+01:00Drop TopMade-it PatternsFO: Drapey Drop Top in sparklesEarlier this year I noticed quite a few interesting draped tops around the internet and discovered the <a href="http://www.madeit-patterns.com/product/drop-dress-top-copy/dkhjfljkd">Drop Dress and Top</a> by Made-it Patterns. I made this back in March.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VwbGGR2zUvU/WPoM0-85PuI/AAAAAAAAOqQ/hGDB9F0SKE0Lc49s0JJRUTdMm5plC-_7ACEw/s1600/2017-03-23%2B13.34.27.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VwbGGR2zUvU/WPoM0-85PuI/AAAAAAAAOqQ/hGDB9F0SKE0Lc49s0JJRUTdMm5plC-_7ACEw/s640/2017-03-23%2B13.34.27.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>&nbsp; <br />I had a couple of fabrics that I wanted use, but it took me ages to choose! I ended up with this sparkly jersey that I bought on Goldhawk Road a couple of years ago. It has sparkles stuck to the surface of the fabric and also a silvery thread going through the yarn on the knit. At the time I bought it was planning to make a version of a dress in Crew Clothing, but I decided that it would be too Star Trek-y for me.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JyRq9n1ThCg/WPoM0a8Mz1I/AAAAAAAAOqI/J5TJgPt9Y9EB6ZawNBAfXJ6kbN5gkGBPQCEw/s1600/2017-03-23%2B10.51.56.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JyRq9n1ThCg/WPoM0a8Mz1I/AAAAAAAAOqI/J5TJgPt9Y9EB6ZawNBAfXJ6kbN5gkGBPQCEw/s400/2017-03-23%2B10.51.56.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>The instructions for the top were easy to follow, and they included doing a type of neckline binding that I hadn't done for a long time. I was a bit concerned it would be too bulky, but it actually turned out really nicely.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fZbNqZl_9_w/WPoM0nKI4vI/AAAAAAAAOqM/xz7sOBhQoRQeSrfTg_qcjdA4NAvQ9wgGQCEw/s1600/2017-03-23%2B10.52.40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fZbNqZl_9_w/WPoM0nKI4vI/AAAAAAAAOqM/xz7sOBhQoRQeSrfTg_qcjdA4NAvQ9wgGQCEw/s400/2017-03-23%2B10.52.40.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Here are a few pictures of me wearing it - we went out for dinner and to the theatre the day after I made it and I sparkled my way through a local disco the day after!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hcDcBjuQdLk/WPoM1IkVozI/AAAAAAAAOqU/it_pOlcp-pc6mKU89_z7Kfrz7EE0ZRRTwCEw/s1600/2017-03-24%2B17.19.33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hcDcBjuQdLk/WPoM1IkVozI/AAAAAAAAOqU/it_pOlcp-pc6mKU89_z7Kfrz7EE0ZRRTwCEw/s400/2017-03-24%2B17.19.33.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3o1W38XGCRY/WPoM1YZrdWI/AAAAAAAAOqY/fBT0hV64nmgMCQH8y4-ScLaXYbK274AnACEw/s1600/2017-03-24%2B17.19.39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3o1W38XGCRY/WPoM1YZrdWI/AAAAAAAAOqY/fBT0hV64nmgMCQH8y4-ScLaXYbK274AnACEw/s400/2017-03-24%2B17.19.39.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen these pictures already.&nbsp; Very excitingly, Made-it Patterns saw it and asked if they could repost!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TJYYdk4fjUE/WPoM1ks43GI/AAAAAAAAOqc/Lm3hnqKe-6AFv4xwW4ITwq4u-vemSpadQCEw/s1600/2017-03-24%2B17.19.45.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TJYYdk4fjUE/WPoM1ks43GI/AAAAAAAAOqc/Lm3hnqKe-6AFv4xwW4ITwq4u-vemSpadQCEw/s400/2017-03-24%2B17.19.45.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0DF0RZAMPzs/WPoM2PWwmEI/AAAAAAAAOqg/u3nQ6VrpTQQm-v9nEWllUhYrdlGQXU1swCEw/s1600/2017-03-24%2B17.20.48.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0DF0RZAMPzs/WPoM2PWwmEI/AAAAAAAAOqg/u3nQ6VrpTQQm-v9nEWllUhYrdlGQXU1swCEw/s400/2017-03-24%2B17.20.48.jpg" width="233" /></a></div>I am looking forward to making it in a more light weight fabric for the summer, although with the sudden change in the weather I could easily be wearing this one today.<br />http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2017/06/fo-drapey-drop-top-in-sparkles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-8416854138984545954Sun, 30 Apr 2017 11:54:00 +00002017-04-30T12:54:03.530+01:00#mmmay17Me-Made-May '17Me-Made-May 2017<br />&nbsp; <br /><img border="0" height="142" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-poE63xEeoEM/WNBC_bNSSqI/AAAAAAAANGw/mGRs9Sb8KgsS1Q4f8gY8Tw5KE1iDN2mCACLcB/s320/MMMay17logo.gif" width="320" /><br /><br /><br />It is that time of year again where we sewists celebrate our makes throughout the month of May. Me-Made-May was started Zoe of <a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.co.uk/">Sozowhatdoyouknow</a> fame, eight years ago!<br /><br />This time I am actually signing up before May starts ( although only just!).&nbsp; If you click on the #MMMay17 button in the side bar, that will take you to Zoe's 'sign up post' on her blog. Here is my pledge:<br /><br /><div class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"></div><div class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"><b><i>&nbsp;'I, Tamsin from <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/">Pimp my Curtains</a> blog or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tamsinwp_pmc">Tamsinwp_pmc</a> on Instagram, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '17. I will endeavour to wear at least one me-made item of clothing </i></b><b><i><b><i>each day for the duration of May 2017</i></b>. I am going to remove rtw clothing from my wardrobe excluding underwear, socks and sweaters.&nbsp; I also want to sew as much as possible from my 'stash', which shouldn't be too hard as most recent purchases have had a loose plan'</i></b></div><div class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"></div><div class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"><br />Nothing ground breaking. I removed rtw from my wardrobe for my pledge last year, which seemed to work quite well. I shall enjoy the challenge of not reaching for jeans everyday (unless I make some new ones - which are on my list!)&nbsp;</div><div class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></div><div class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">Have fun everyone!</div><br />http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2017/04/me-made-may-2017.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-1766283830721785199Fri, 21 Apr 2017 13:39:00 +00002017-04-21T14:39:13.596+01:00True Bias Hudson pantsFO: Pj's for meSome time ago, when visiting friends, I realised that the ancient rtw pyjamas I was wearing were actually not really worth wearing. Fortunately I realised this before exposing myself in an embarrassing way, but resolved to make myself some new pj's when I got home.&nbsp;<br /><br />I knew which fabrics I wanted to use, The plain slightly crinkley purple jersey I got from the first ever sewing meet up I went to back in 2012 and the stripey patterned fabric I got at a fabric swap meet-up in London last summer.&nbsp; I had offered Eldest and Youngest pjs using these but neither seemed that bothered so I thought I would use it myself.<br /><br />I used the true Bias Hudson Pants pattern for the trousers. I have made this several times already and didn't have any problems putting them together. The top was a pattern taken from a rtw top from H&amp;M, which I have used a couple of times before. Fitting it on the fabric was a bit tricky as I didn't have a huge amount and I wanted the stripes to match as much as possible. I just about managed to to it as you can see here:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-22C_ZHs6SLI/WJhsv_J0knI/AAAAAAAAOAA/nNsy2JcLUuk1Z4fcnf-McdaDAkj3xy6tgCLcB/s1600/2017-01-23%2B21.45.31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-22C_ZHs6SLI/WJhsv_J0knI/AAAAAAAAOAA/nNsy2JcLUuk1Z4fcnf-McdaDAkj3xy6tgCLcB/s400/2017-01-23%2B21.45.31.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>In order to fit the pieces, I felt I needed to slim down the sides of the top, but looking at this lay out it looks like that was unnecessary. I also used the stripey fabric as a contrast on the trousers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y28AHlYIuEA/WJhs0xQ71rI/AAAAAAAAOAI/m0Nw61BBVMM0nhUQjBHmPCkQVwaNuaOEACLcB/s1600/2017-01-29%2B11.17.44.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y28AHlYIuEA/WJhs0xQ71rI/AAAAAAAAOAI/m0Nw61BBVMM0nhUQjBHmPCkQVwaNuaOEACLcB/s400/2017-01-29%2B11.17.44.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>After I had finished, I gave the pj set a final press and some how managed to slightly melt the waist band of the trousers, pretty much at centre front: <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WV6n0p3qZdo/WJhs08owEmI/AAAAAAAAOAM/6ODQHkeIkAA5rtaqy_KUnnqiOEN8OzctgCLcB/s1600/2017-01-29%2B11.18.42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WV6n0p3qZdo/WJhs08owEmI/AAAAAAAAOAM/6ODQHkeIkAA5rtaqy_KUnnqiOEN8OzctgCLcB/s400/2017-01-29%2B11.18.42.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>The melted waist band isn't noticeable when I wear them, but I'm guessing the fabric isn't the 100% cotton that I thought it was!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NIEB5PDW4rY/WJhs0H9IqHI/AAAAAAAAOAE/5WeyhVTugBM3FNrZsb0N1aK6dtrg7nMMACLcB/s1600/2017-02-05%2B12.16.10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NIEB5PDW4rY/WJhs0H9IqHI/AAAAAAAAOAE/5WeyhVTugBM3FNrZsb0N1aK6dtrg7nMMACLcB/s640/2017-02-05%2B12.16.10.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><br />I wasn't sure about them straight after I had finished them, but now I really like them!<br /><br /><br /><br />http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2017/04/fo-pjs-for-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-442028666778509470Fri, 03 Feb 2017 14:23:00 +00002017-02-03T14:23:55.813+00:00Heather dressSew Over ItSOIFO: Static Dress - Sew Over It Heather Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AUMYbqJ8zpc/WIDscWPN_TI/AAAAAAAAN3c/JbNZoN1lengR8dqg13MVeYNN02w76XbrwCLcB/s1600/IMG_8172.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AUMYbqJ8zpc/WIDscWPN_TI/AAAAAAAAN3c/JbNZoN1lengR8dqg13MVeYNN02w76XbrwCLcB/s640/IMG_8172.JPG" width="362" /></a></div><br />So, the Sew Over It Heather dress has been all over the Internet recently. I believe that it was initially only available if you took a class at Sew Over It, but it was released as a pdf pattern in the autumn of 2016.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dHHrVR851sA/WIDsb74incI/AAAAAAAAN3Y/sC8_rEpfTbg82J_2uMt2EjV40ia2xO7JQCLcB/s1600/IMG_8170.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dHHrVR851sA/WIDsb74incI/AAAAAAAAN3Y/sC8_rEpfTbg82J_2uMt2EjV40ia2xO7JQCLcB/s400/IMG_8170.JPG" width="215" /></a></div>I have been looking at it off and on as it is very similar to a rtw dress that I bought from Cos a couple of years ago.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wRpkP4ILxnw/WIDvwkuMRfI/AAAAAAAAN3s/pdqNiZiWEiIJxXyNyPUSN9Ot1OoI67vxACLcB/s1600/2015-07-17%2B10.56.18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wRpkP4ILxnw/WIDvwkuMRfI/AAAAAAAAN3s/pdqNiZiWEiIJxXyNyPUSN9Ot1OoI67vxACLcB/s400/2015-07-17%2B10.56.18.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br />The Cos dress is still fine and I wear it alot, but it seems to shrink in length when I wash it and it seems considerably shorter than when I bought it. I had considered taking a pattern from the Cos dress, but the Heather dress is close enough&nbsp; in style for the time being.<br /><br />The fabric I wanted to use is a double knit and has been in my stash for a year, from MRosenberg/Stitch Fabrics at their Trumpington fabric sale. When I laid it out I realised that there is quite an obvious white stripe going vertically down the fabric, but also that the horizontal pattern had quite an obvious repeat.&nbsp; I decided to cut on the single layer so that I could see the stripes and I could actually fit the pattern pieces on better than if I had tried to cut on the fold. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b6vqL481un4/WIDsMkjgtrI/AAAAAAAAN28/QH6a5Bgmisg-ooigc8WybKYVQnGlfsbIACLcB/s1600/2017-01-11%2B17.11.11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b6vqL481un4/WIDsMkjgtrI/AAAAAAAAN28/QH6a5Bgmisg-ooigc8WybKYVQnGlfsbIACLcB/s400/2017-01-11%2B17.11.11.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br />I think I spent the best part of a day trying to work out the stripes vs layout conundrum in the end. Portia from&nbsp; <a href="http://www.makery.uk/">Makery</a> suggested just sewing a swatch together to see what it looked like unmatched:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4XI54CSMvg0/WIDsMYXVPRI/AAAAAAAAN24/gHCm4Cx1sAY2MzEoNITlPYex2oMEsGa7QCLcB/s1600/2017-01-11%2B20.46.51.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4XI54CSMvg0/WIDsMYXVPRI/AAAAAAAAN24/gHCm4Cx1sAY2MzEoNITlPYex2oMEsGa7QCLcB/s400/2017-01-11%2B20.46.51.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br />I decided that it was good enough and started cutting!<br /><br />For an easy sew, this took me a while. I made the size (10) I thought I would be comfortable with from the finished garment measurements, but I lengthen the torso by 5cm (2") just above where the pockets started. I copied&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenheartssewing/">@jenheartssewing</a> on Instagram (you should look at her makes, she has some lovely stuff!) by doing this. I am not as tall as her, but have a reasonably long torso and didn't want the pockets starting just under my boobs!&nbsp; When I tried it on, I found quite a lot of excess fabric in the waist area at the back <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wOx3geK1EKw/WIDsQCuEvNI/AAAAAAAAN3A/juvDbLggnwwK3rbPe6XaZ678a0xm2tNHwCLcB/s1600/2017-01-13%2B15.02.10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wOx3geK1EKw/WIDsQCuEvNI/AAAAAAAAN3A/juvDbLggnwwK3rbPe6XaZ678a0xm2tNHwCLcB/s400/2017-01-13%2B15.02.10.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><br />As you can see in the picture above I ended up taking the back seams in by about 1.5cms on each side. I also took about 3cm off each of the side seams at the hip, in several goes. This does mean that the back and front seams don't quite meet up on the side seam, but it is really not noticeable in this fabric. I found that the side seam where the pockets and panel seam meet is very bulky and I have had trouble getting the seam to lie flat when I am wearing it.<br /><br />The pockets are fab and I can't keep my hands out of them! The construction of the pockets could seem a little tricky, but having done similar pockets in my Lisette Portfolio dress years ago and in Youngest's Sunki Tunic dresses, they were a piece of cake. It was much easier to put these in with a stretch fabric than in stiff denim! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-72DQq1vysyY/WIDsalWNpuI/AAAAAAAAN3M/gCo8Y1HHCFgFRicKijVKqOBQGM3HH-HKwCLcB/s1600/IMG_8143.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-72DQq1vysyY/WIDsalWNpuI/AAAAAAAAN3M/gCo8Y1HHCFgFRicKijVKqOBQGM3HH-HKwCLcB/s400/IMG_8143.JPG" width="218" /></a></div><br />I had a little trouble with the neckband this time... it was too loose the first time I put it on, so I trimmed it down by 10% and that seemed to work.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8wx2xMMvGng/WIDsZ_MdFjI/AAAAAAAAN3E/gzzGZHkSHKsPSZPpOMM9rwCtb13mqvL_wCLcB/s1600/IMG_8141.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8wx2xMMvGng/WIDsZ_MdFjI/AAAAAAAAN3E/gzzGZHkSHKsPSZPpOMM9rwCtb13mqvL_wCLcB/s400/IMG_8141.JPG" width="223" /></a></div><br />By the time I got to hemming it I was getting a little fed up with the whole thing, I just turned up 5 or 6 cms and hand stitched it - couldn't be bothered with wrestling with my machines! I left it hanging in one of my photo spots for at least a week before I felt I could wear it, and then wore it about four times in one week! I can safely say that I love it now!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bRpFLGyNrhg/WIDsa_sO02I/AAAAAAAAN3Q/t3tssA3pXQ43hGN7CKOcoMYNkSFQ-24AwCLcB/s1600/IMG_8151.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bRpFLGyNrhg/WIDsa_sO02I/AAAAAAAAN3Q/t3tssA3pXQ43hGN7CKOcoMYNkSFQ-24AwCLcB/s320/IMG_8151.JPG" width="205" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with my newly made Bell Town Vest</td></tr></tbody></table><br />This is the first time I have made a Sew Over It pattern.&nbsp; The pdf was easy to put together and not too big, but I was quite surprised that there weren't any lengthen/shorten lines on the pattern. I am wondering how I can alter the pattern a bit to accommodate the alterations I made. I think I may start with cutting a smaller size and see how that goes, or may be take a sliver out of the centre front and back...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8U6hcNQfvkc/WIDsbKpeLxI/AAAAAAAAN3U/dQZddNeomJ4KTfJmEONchXTWdhVeEJg_wCLcB/s1600/IMG_8154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8U6hcNQfvkc/WIDsbKpeLxI/AAAAAAAAN3U/dQZddNeomJ4KTfJmEONchXTWdhVeEJg_wCLcB/s400/IMG_8154.JPG" width="216" /></a></div>I could easily wear dresses like this all the time, even though I usually tend towards jeans and me-made tops. I have some more fabric that I picked up from MRosenberg at the Knitting and Stitching Show, which would be ideal, but I was thinking of trying the Made it Patterns Drop Dress with it too - decisions, decisions!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2017/02/fo-static-dress-sew-over-it-heather.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-8752242453441237566Sat, 28 Jan 2017 11:51:00 +00002017-01-28T11:51:59.071+00:00Bell Town VestDiary of a Chain Stitcherfaux furStraight Stitch DesignsFO: Faux Fur Bell Town Vest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jTrCxHM1pGc/WIDSBEUWijI/AAAAAAAAN2A/vtMbVzqpGdYahd4-ApSmtZBb0WxDQWroQCLcB/s1600/2017-01-09%2B14.44.30.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jTrCxHM1pGc/WIDSBEUWijI/AAAAAAAAN2A/vtMbVzqpGdYahd4-ApSmtZBb0WxDQWroQCLcB/s640/2017-01-09%2B14.44.30.jpg" width="403" /></a></div>This fabric was part of the little haul that I bought at Trumpington Hall in early December. I had about 90cm of about 150cm width and I knew that I was going to make a vest/gilet type top out of it. I had planned to make a pattern from a vest top/gilet that I currently own, but I was reading the <a href="http://chainstitcher.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/december-indie-pattern-update.html">December Indie Pattern Review</a> that Fiona from <a href="http://chainstitcher.blogspot.co.uk/">Diary of a Chain Stitcher</a> puts together every month and there she mentioned a free vest top pattern from <a href="http://www.straightstitchdesigns.com/">Straight Stitch Designs</a>, the <a href="http://www.straightstitchdesigns.com/bell-town-vest-free-pattern/">Bell Town Vest</a>. I had a quick look and immediately downloaded and printed it out.<br /><br />I followed various pieces of advice that I had read on the Internet about cutting faux fur from the reverse of the fabric to avoid spoiling the pile/fur and limiting a fluff explosion. I used my favourite way of way of marking fabric - using&nbsp; sliver of soap instead of chalk. I can rarely get chalk to work consistently and saw this as a tip somewhere on Instagram and it is great!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ThHzS7zFGgU/WIDRwBYdnFI/AAAAAAAAN1s/PJO486p22H0tnU3Een46F3VcVn8BHcXDgCLcB/s1600/2017-01-06%2B19.51.15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ThHzS7zFGgU/WIDRwBYdnFI/AAAAAAAAN1s/PJO486p22H0tnU3Een46F3VcVn8BHcXDgCLcB/s400/2017-01-06%2B19.51.15.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br />&nbsp;There is a slight stripe in the fur so I had to be careful to match that up<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QXPTjIwyzOQ/WIDRybnolWI/AAAAAAAAN1w/nVGcdSm9pjodQZwbk-lauLx7kMHF0OaNQCLcB/s1600/2017-01-06%2B20.43.44.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QXPTjIwyzOQ/WIDRybnolWI/AAAAAAAAN1w/nVGcdSm9pjodQZwbk-lauLx7kMHF0OaNQCLcB/s400/2017-01-06%2B20.43.44.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br />The vest is lined and I used a lot of pins to keep the slippery lining and the shifty fur together. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUAk3EcQSjU/WIDR7OAtJ6I/AAAAAAAAN18/0Laxc7TS8IIeuIeb_SL9n7lOxyXoGtd7QCLcB/s1600/2017-01-08%2B12.38.43.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUAk3EcQSjU/WIDR7OAtJ6I/AAAAAAAAN18/0Laxc7TS8IIeuIeb_SL9n7lOxyXoGtd7QCLcB/s400/2017-01-08%2B12.38.43.jpg" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pocket sewn into wrong seam... how did I not notice!</td></tr></tbody></table>The pattern doesn't include pockets, but I wanted them in mine. I used the same pattern piece for the in seam pockets in my Minoru jacket and estimated where I wanted to put them.&nbsp; Unfortunately I sewed them beautifully to the lining of the jacket and somehow only realised this after I had sewn up the side seams of the faux fur.&nbsp; I spent a long time unpicking.... perfectly matching thread that sinks into the fabric is great until you need to remove it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lig3w5w-sA4/WIDR6hId_FI/AAAAAAAAN10/yDvMeHIMn0gYtRahR1laQAoLa39nbofqACLcB/s1600/2017-01-08%2B14.28.23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lig3w5w-sA4/WIDR6hId_FI/AAAAAAAAN10/yDvMeHIMn0gYtRahR1laQAoLa39nbofqACLcB/s400/2017-01-08%2B14.28.23.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>I managed to get the pockets in the right place with out unpicking the <i>whole</i> seam, but the pocket openings are a fraction smaller that they should be.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gEjagusSRNA/WIDR64D2AMI/AAAAAAAAN14/h6toPmv_AgoUDBeixRhHP0mAkDqRIIfpwCLcB/s1600/2017-01-08%2B15.25.53.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gEjagusSRNA/WIDR64D2AMI/AAAAAAAAN14/h6toPmv_AgoUDBeixRhHP0mAkDqRIIfpwCLcB/s400/2017-01-08%2B15.25.53.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />So here is my little ensemble on Lola. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sHf3UxOqohQ/WIDSBVwthYI/AAAAAAAAN2E/crK9xxGkKZ0jiUj6nwKLPqnB10jslbhmwCLcB/s1600/2017-01-09%2B14.53.10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sHf3UxOqohQ/WIDSBVwthYI/AAAAAAAAN2E/crK9xxGkKZ0jiUj6nwKLPqnB10jslbhmwCLcB/s320/2017-01-09%2B14.53.10.jpg" width="237" /></a></div>I had planned to get the tops, skirt and gilet sewn ready for Christmas day, but I got some kind of lurgy and spent most of the week before Christmas in bed. However, a very good friend turned 50 recently and so I figured that I could wear the ensemble for her celebrations:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NWXwJfX4H6E/WICudwe0UqI/AAAAAAAAN0Y/55ex1h_FRzAFBUoYXBVIg05AdpDvWWLpACPcB/s1600/20170114_194703.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NWXwJfX4H6E/WICudwe0UqI/AAAAAAAAN0Y/55ex1h_FRzAFBUoYXBVIg05AdpDvWWLpACPcB/s640/20170114_194703.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br />http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2017/01/fo-faux-fur-bell-town-vest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-5651358491204842331Fri, 20 Jan 2017 14:31:00 +00002017-01-20T14:31:32.439+00:00Burdastylefaux suedeflounce skirt 11/2016 #102invisible zipFO: Burdastyle skirt 11/2016 #102I saw this <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/flounce-skirt-112016">skirt</a> in the November issue of the BurdaStyle magazine and thought it was quite a nice variation on a simple skirt. My plan was to make it out of the shimmery beige fabric at top left in the picture below.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qQcLhEuDeac/WICvuDn4KFI/AAAAAAAAN0s/Av7LTOs4GlAa7urKPCZyo4n_qXURtDTgQCEw/s1600/2016-12-13%2B14.08.01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qQcLhEuDeac/WICvuDn4KFI/AAAAAAAAN0s/Av7LTOs4GlAa7urKPCZyo4n_qXURtDTgQCEw/s400/2016-12-13%2B14.08.01.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>I didn't want to mess up the shimmery stuff, so very sensibly made a muslin using a greyish blue poly crepe fabric from the depths of my stash.&nbsp; I tend to find that Burda patterns run big on me and the muslin showed this to be true again. I should probably just cut a smaller size. I took off the seam allowances on the side seams, put it back together and it fitted perfectly. The muslin also gave me a chance to construct the flounce. I couldn't get my head around the instructions and basted everything slightly wrong a couple of times. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q9mKW37Tvxs/WIC35hyjMHI/AAAAAAAAN1I/d88WBz5DAZgGaWmrdEgZTqoE_Xt2vdCUACLcB/s1600/2016-12-16%2B13.12.11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q9mKW37Tvxs/WIC35hyjMHI/AAAAAAAAN1I/d88WBz5DAZgGaWmrdEgZTqoE_Xt2vdCUACLcB/s400/2016-12-16%2B13.12.11.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>Having got the muslin fitting nicely, I tackled the shimmery fabric.&nbsp; I can't decide if it is a stretch woven or stable knit and it is really had to tell from either side of the fabric. It feels like faux suede and drapes beautifully, but was surprisingly hard sew - it was really hard to pin and it felt a bit 'sticky' going through the sewing machine. I have since bought some wonder clips to try if I come across the like again. Despite how tricky it was to handle, the invisible zip went in perfectly<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cEEmGc8YzjI/WIC3-I9xCFI/AAAAAAAAN1M/cpyr-RRgtGo1-_ru9SNHtPpKRQfuiY3_gCLcB/s1600/2017-01-01%2B16.01.13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cEEmGc8YzjI/WIC3-I9xCFI/AAAAAAAAN1M/cpyr-RRgtGo1-_ru9SNHtPpKRQfuiY3_gCLcB/s400/2017-01-01%2B16.01.13.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>Despite trying on at various stages of construction, the finished item has turned out to be a bit big in the waist - I think it stretched out with being handled. It would be a pretty easy fix if I wanted to sort it out. I am unlikely to wear it with a tucked in top, so may leave it. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pI9ZPcVwSr8/WIC4Hi2pYhI/AAAAAAAAN1U/E5VKSEpc8_ojnCv-Z_rnkEqSIKfDvsjhQCLcB/s1600/2017-01-06%2B12.12.47.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pI9ZPcVwSr8/WIC4Hi2pYhI/AAAAAAAAN1U/E5VKSEpc8_ojnCv-Z_rnkEqSIKfDvsjhQCLcB/s400/2017-01-06%2B12.12.47.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wz3MBBhXBzI/WIC4HOxk3gI/AAAAAAAAN1Q/U8TWBtL2ZkodmhSOutedT2KYc6QUei-7ACLcB/s1600/2017-01-06%2B12.13.12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wz3MBBhXBzI/WIC4HOxk3gI/AAAAAAAAN1Q/U8TWBtL2ZkodmhSOutedT2KYc6QUei-7ACLcB/s400/2017-01-06%2B12.13.12.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IhxZmY2i6gE/WIC4HjVM9uI/AAAAAAAAN1Y/cYgOLBZjn1EQAeynMThmivrx4HLwexBpgCLcB/s1600/2017-01-06%2B12.13.43.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IhxZmY2i6gE/WIC4HjVM9uI/AAAAAAAAN1Y/cYgOLBZjn1EQAeynMThmivrx4HLwexBpgCLcB/s400/2017-01-06%2B12.13.43.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br />Having had a very specific vision in my head of the finished skirt, I am not sure that this skirt lives up to that vision and due to the shimmery aspect, I am not sure that it is very flattering. I have worn it, it was ok. I am wondering, looking at various photos, whether it needs to be shorter, in which case I will definitely sort out the fit at the waist as that will hoick it up a bit!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mWZVeOS3HGg/WICsM2cw6fI/AAAAAAAAN0M/XlwAF1In81oPNRm94XNUxUoB8jbR8Q4nACEw/s1600/IMG_8158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mWZVeOS3HGg/WICsM2cw6fI/AAAAAAAAN0M/XlwAF1In81oPNRm94XNUxUoB8jbR8Q4nACEw/s640/IMG_8158.JPG" width="337" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U1-jaoGxLjQ/WIIe8kkSAEI/AAAAAAAAN4w/8HB4wZKxnJ43tBcr_J6PfTcUrV2WKw0EgCLcB/s1600/IMG_8159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U1-jaoGxLjQ/WIIe8kkSAEI/AAAAAAAAN4w/8HB4wZKxnJ43tBcr_J6PfTcUrV2WKw0EgCLcB/s640/IMG_8159.JPG" width="322" /></a></div><br /><br />http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2017/01/fo-burdastyle-skirt-112016-102.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-8735067943991100029Thu, 19 Jan 2017 12:56:00 +00002017-01-19T12:56:51.026+00:00BurdastyleM.Rosenberg and SonsMyImageRaglan shirt 02/2013 #127FO: Jersey tops for me...At the beginning of December I went to the Stitch Fabric/MRosenberg fabric sale at Trumpington Village Hall. I wasn't sure that I would buy anything - goodness know I don't <i>need</i> more fabric! However I came away with a number of fabrics that all go together and a plan forming in my head.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qQcLhEuDeac/WICvuDn4KFI/AAAAAAAAN0o/X2cozrAHB2gb7ITG6gzHAKE2aIBQ1B_YACLcB/s1600/2016-12-13%2B14.08.01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qQcLhEuDeac/WICvuDn4KFI/AAAAAAAAN0o/X2cozrAHB2gb7ITG6gzHAKE2aIBQ1B_YACLcB/s400/2016-12-13%2B14.08.01.jpg" width="296" />&nbsp;</a></div><br />I washed sample pieces of each fabric to see how they would react. There were no adverse effects so I washed everything on a normal wash and line dried them.&nbsp; The jersey I thought would make a nice wrap dress or top, but it had quite a few flaws in it (It had been in the remnant pile and I knew the flaws were there) <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O0Q8UyOxo_c/WICxy1hGmnI/AAAAAAAAN00/uxmjEPv0-VkAKfHsW94DLdA9IHIVgkp0gCLcB/s1600/2016_12_29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O0Q8UyOxo_c/WICxy1hGmnI/AAAAAAAAN00/uxmjEPv0-VkAKfHsW94DLdA9IHIVgkp0gCLcB/s400/2016_12_29.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Once I laid it out I decided to cut out a couple of tops rather than a dress, and opted for my trusty Burdastyle Raglan top<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uV8PZrQADdQ/WICvqFm6LWI/AAAAAAAAN0k/gSFq7q4YusQih9TRCzDVv3948GyHFfrAwCLcB/s1600/2017-01-09%2B20.30.45.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uV8PZrQADdQ/WICvqFm6LWI/AAAAAAAAN0k/gSFq7q4YusQih9TRCzDVv3948GyHFfrAwCLcB/s400/2017-01-09%2B20.30.45.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>This top has gathering on the raglan sleeves, which looks lovely, but I forget how fiddly this is every.single.time! The neckband was really tricky this time - I normally top stitch the seam allowance of the neckband to get it to stay flat, but the fabric did not like that, so after a couple of attempts I gave up. I finished the sleeves and the bottom hem with bands, but I think I may take off the hem band as the top is very long.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mWZVeOS3HGg/WICsM2cw6fI/AAAAAAAANz8/WB90jaNsvDoMsR_ws9V97hei25iDjB8gQCLcB/s1600/IMG_8158.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mWZVeOS3HGg/WICsM2cw6fI/AAAAAAAANz8/WB90jaNsvDoMsR_ws9V97hei25iDjB8gQCLcB/s400/IMG_8158.JPG" width="211" /></a></div><br />I also made a MyImage magazine cowl neck top that I have made a few times before,<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XpLlmfd1S9Q/WICvp6gj9wI/AAAAAAAAN0g/-dhHTRWXg1Ulnoxr50JlQtafKkFXG1AzQCLcB/s1600/2017-01-09%2B20.28.39.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XpLlmfd1S9Q/WICvp6gj9wI/AAAAAAAAN0g/-dhHTRWXg1Ulnoxr50JlQtafKkFXG1AzQCLcB/s400/2017-01-09%2B20.28.39.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>For some reason this top was a much easier sew than the other one, and possibly because of that I prefer this one out of the two! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-edKe_MZeaCk/WICsQK-doqI/AAAAAAAAN0A/dXt-flf3RVwhnTUcDGrH2t93PEoNMdSAACLcB/s1600/2017-01-01%2B14.17.22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-edKe_MZeaCk/WICsQK-doqI/AAAAAAAAN0A/dXt-flf3RVwhnTUcDGrH2t93PEoNMdSAACLcB/s400/2017-01-01%2B14.17.22.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />I am hoping that these two tops will be quite versatile - there are so many colours in them that they will co-ordinate with a number of things already in my wardrobe.http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2017/01/fo-jersey-tops-for-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-6710200801908962527Thu, 12 Jan 2017 18:22:00 +00002017-01-12T18:22:05.616+00:00BurdastyleCotton+Chalk Sunday Set patterndungaree dressItch to StitchLindy Petal SkirtMcCalls 6844MyImageNewlook 6230Raglan shirt 02/2013 #127Sewaholic RenfrewTrue Bias Hudson pantsCatching up with 2016....I *still* haven't caught up with all the blog posts I wanted to write, about all the items I made in 2016. This post is going to be the catch up post so get ready for a long one, probably with lots of pictures! If you follow me on IG you may have seen some of these already.<br /><br /><b><i>Tie and bag for summer wedding</i></b>:<br />I have done a couple posts already about my garments for this wedding. I also made Husband a tie to match my dress, using an old tie of his as the pattern <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7aAL5aweNL8/V4jM_gvVkXI/AAAAAAAAKgY/wSf-pKeP9Q4qB9Kzc0-r05ROJ4YysB0SACLcB/s1600/IMG_7955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7aAL5aweNL8/V4jM_gvVkXI/AAAAAAAAKgY/wSf-pKeP9Q4qB9Kzc0-r05ROJ4YysB0SACLcB/s400/IMG_7955.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--wx9JddzIQM/V4jNAGGkoKI/AAAAAAAAKgc/dlPBh3oJaEMUGw7mK_NX2fjoSOWB97ICgCLcB/s1600/IMG_7958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--wx9JddzIQM/V4jNAGGkoKI/AAAAAAAAKgc/dlPBh3oJaEMUGw7mK_NX2fjoSOWB97ICgCLcB/s400/IMG_7958.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I also made myself a little bag for wedding day essentials, lippy and tissues! I basically made it up as I went along, lined it with the green silk I had used for the sleeves of the jacket, stitched the handles to make them feel more substantial and fashioned a little tassley thing to make it pretty<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uJCZfZTdT6A/WHEcA7aDmSI/AAAAAAAANqc/dfgeICtwiQo5bfKXxgmzE6Llc4248inKACLcB/s1600/2016-07-18%2B20.26.21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uJCZfZTdT6A/WHEcA7aDmSI/AAAAAAAANqc/dfgeICtwiQo5bfKXxgmzE6Llc4248inKACLcB/s400/2016-07-18%2B20.26.21.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b><i>Pinafore dress for Eldest</i></b><br />I got a free pattern with a sewing mag that was a pinafore/dungaree combo (Cotton + Chalk Sunday Set).&nbsp; Eldest asked me to make the dress and chose so fabric from the stash.&nbsp; Unfortunately there wasn't enough for the skirt, which was a gathered circle skirt. I drafted a half circle skirt from her measurements and just about manage to squeeze it out of the fabric<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HBsE4PnYw3k/WHEc_2guYJI/AAAAAAAANqk/4P25KuqliYkGVQEnjAtPvKCKlc09UscfQCLcB/s1600/2016-10-03%2B20.52.37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HBsE4PnYw3k/WHEc_2guYJI/AAAAAAAANqk/4P25KuqliYkGVQEnjAtPvKCKlc09UscfQCLcB/s400/2016-10-03%2B20.52.37.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cJ4nACNwEso/WHEdHBH55wI/AAAAAAAANqs/Gr3H54ucO8Igz_mEL1SMvGr6n8r11FC8ACLcB/s1600/2016-10-12%2B07.51.32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cJ4nACNwEso/WHEdHBH55wI/AAAAAAAANqs/Gr3H54ucO8Igz_mEL1SMvGr6n8r11FC8ACLcB/s400/2016-10-12%2B07.51.32.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jdx-e8_Ipl0/WHEdHbiyI_I/AAAAAAAANqw/6_EnBalNI04611rpsbwQ2LiIZZoeUiwpgCLcB/s1600/2016-10-12%2B07.51.49.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jdx-e8_Ipl0/WHEdHbiyI_I/AAAAAAAANqw/6_EnBalNI04611rpsbwQ2LiIZZoeUiwpgCLcB/s400/2016-10-12%2B07.51.49.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>She likes to keep her phone in the front pocket, which forces the bib down when being worn. We have just this week bought some dungaree clips so that I didn't have to bodge shortening the straps for her!<br /><br /><b><i>PJ's for Youngest</i></b><br />Youngest was in desperate need of more nightwear but was adamant that she wanted shop pj's.&nbsp; I went to the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandria Palace in early October and bought some lovely jersey that that I thought might appeal. As soon as she saw it she asked for pj's out of it in exactly the combo that I had envisioned!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O_cdTiz1KDU/WHEeepgCClI/AAAAAAAANq4/yrMJvzjftgAqlLdFDLCBCxk6EDtXNLFwwCLcB/s1600/2016-10-19%2B20.03.13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O_cdTiz1KDU/WHEeepgCClI/AAAAAAAANq4/yrMJvzjftgAqlLdFDLCBCxk6EDtXNLFwwCLcB/s400/2016-10-19%2B20.03.13.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Xl4F0RP35Y/WHEegjexz-I/AAAAAAAANq8/O240KLfhqwgbmV59kpKMPzj33GSOSpKqgCLcB/s1600/2016-10-19%2B20.03.47.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Xl4F0RP35Y/WHEegjexz-I/AAAAAAAANq8/O240KLfhqwgbmV59kpKMPzj33GSOSpKqgCLcB/s400/2016-10-19%2B20.03.47.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>I almost had a disaster when trimming down the neckband, in that I nicked a tiny, but obvious hole in the centre back of the top. I made a quick fix with some fray check and sewed a contrasting patch over it. I used the True Bias Hudson pants and the Sewaholic Renfrew top <br /><br /><i><b>Skirt for my friend</b></i><br />Earlier in the year I made a skirt for a friend of mine who has trouble getting skirts to fit properly. I finished it just in time for the weather to warm up so didn't get any photos until a few weeks ago.&nbsp; The fabric was a great find from MRosenberg (Stitch Fabrics) and I drafted the skirt from her measurements<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FuoXXhxSIws/WHEf50FVJeI/AAAAAAAANrM/u0oLtahNqKselYvcXHZ2j-aJhP2LlZzvwCLcB/s1600/2016-11-04%2B18.47.26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FuoXXhxSIws/WHEf50FVJeI/AAAAAAAANrM/u0oLtahNqKselYvcXHZ2j-aJhP2LlZzvwCLcB/s400/2016-11-04%2B18.47.26.jpg" width="186" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0LbAR9aYAEQ/WHEf5hMR1pI/AAAAAAAANrI/JhNHDTgXNeQXQV7nuTLyvxfnT6ixpn4rgCLcB/s1600/2016-11-04%2B18.47.33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0LbAR9aYAEQ/WHEf5hMR1pI/AAAAAAAANrI/JhNHDTgXNeQXQV7nuTLyvxfnT6ixpn4rgCLcB/s400/2016-11-04%2B18.47.33.jpg" width="197" /></a></div><br /><b><i>Skirt and top for me</i></b><br />I made a jersey skirt using the free Lindy Petal Skirt pattern by Itch to Stitch. I had quite a bit of this blue marly knit that I think is ex-Paul Smith left from other projects (Hudson pants, skater skirt, skater dress) so used it for this skirt and for a raglan sleeved top, pattern Newlook 6230, with some more leftovers as a feature in the front. I can't remember what size I cut for the skirt. It fitted pretty well straightaway but I did trim a little off the side seams in the hip area to get a smoother fit.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OFsHNqsBg9E/WHEhaI2liwI/AAAAAAAANrY/6wFls5G3ufcAKz6xR-drn-zpON-V_PGBQCLcB/s1600/2016-11-06%2B09.43.15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OFsHNqsBg9E/WHEhaI2liwI/AAAAAAAANrY/6wFls5G3ufcAKz6xR-drn-zpON-V_PGBQCLcB/s400/2016-11-06%2B09.43.15.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i6LHH9O-oac/WHEhaRGR5ZI/AAAAAAAANrc/C4vdPar5k9oC4uuqYMQT4d4sSU1A7GVcQCLcB/s1600/2016-11-06%2B09.41.12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i6LHH9O-oac/WHEhaRGR5ZI/AAAAAAAANrc/C4vdPar5k9oC4uuqYMQT4d4sSU1A7GVcQCLcB/s400/2016-11-06%2B09.41.12.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><i>Fancy dress party</i></b><br />Husband and I were invited to a friend and her husbands joint 40th and 50th&nbsp; birthday party in November, the theme being Dead Famous.&nbsp; There were many variations on a theme, but I decided to go as Prince from a specific video. I made my jacket, the frilly cravat thing and at the very last minute, stretch crushed velvet leggings from a skirt from a local charity shop. The jacket pattern was McCalls 6844. I made a medium (12-14) but could heave easily gone down to a small or even extra small.&nbsp; The front is supposed to meet at the centre front, but mine overlapped considerably. I made view C with a high/low peplum.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vPlXyfUdTuo/WHEjI-jj1RI/AAAAAAAANro/1ReTodkj698qWCg_wrqSsMvVADCQktQrQCLcB/s1600/2016-11-19%2B20.06.58.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vPlXyfUdTuo/WHEjI-jj1RI/AAAAAAAANro/1ReTodkj698qWCg_wrqSsMvVADCQktQrQCLcB/s400/2016-11-19%2B20.06.58.jpg" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">can you guess the Prince video?</td></tr></tbody></table><i><b>Self drafted shift dress</b></i><br />I have been attending pattern cutting classes for a few years now and haven't used many of the patterns that we have drafted. I thought it was about time I did, and wanted a simple dress to show off some fabric.&nbsp; I decided that I wanted french darts in the front, which we hadn't actually covered in class, but I used my block and found a tutorial on the Internet (can't remember where though) and worked it out. I am very pleased with the result, although it needs taking in a little<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6EvOe9rLsTY/WHEkezmjkPI/AAAAAAAANr0/DsaGnBb0qlgeydJHSLcUgfAZZuvUk8hoACLcB/s1600/2016-11-28%2B08.35.15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6EvOe9rLsTY/WHEkezmjkPI/AAAAAAAANr0/DsaGnBb0qlgeydJHSLcUgfAZZuvUk8hoACLcB/s400/2016-11-28%2B08.35.15.jpg" width="187" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">as is</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kuCx5ozayV4/WHEkfFdOxJI/AAAAAAAANr4/bS1Hau4wkdc7rbLWgLsQ59-LRjGSRDM9wCLcB/s1600/2016-11-28%2B08.35.38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kuCx5ozayV4/WHEkfFdOxJI/AAAAAAAANr4/bS1Hau4wkdc7rbLWgLsQ59-LRjGSRDM9wCLcB/s400/2016-11-28%2B08.35.38.jpg" width="182" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pulled in a bit</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><i><b>&nbsp;Pink sweatshirt for Eldest</b></i><br />I picked up some lovely sweatshirt fabric from a fabric swap earlier this year without much thought about what to do with it. Eldest saw it when I was looking for something else in my stash and asked it I could make her something.&nbsp; The piece was quite small but I managed to get a cropped version of the Newlook 6230 raglan top out of it. The edges rolled like crazy, but Eldest liked that and asked that I leave the edges unfinished so that they curled up<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WbvbZHAZZFY/WHEl3UGtBjI/AAAAAAAANsE/YkB4eogJxTw7hrwaWCPnVR53p1uvMRgfQCLcB/s1600/2016-12-15%2B21.10.21-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WbvbZHAZZFY/WHEl3UGtBjI/AAAAAAAANsE/YkB4eogJxTw7hrwaWCPnVR53p1uvMRgfQCLcB/s400/2016-12-15%2B21.10.21-1.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>Late night photos means the colour is a bit off, but it is a lovely soft pink.<br /><br /><i><b>Husbands Christmas present</b></i><br />For the last 5 or so years I have made Husband a shirt for Christmas. We both felt it was time for a change so I started making him a waistcoat. Unfortunately, I got really poorly just before Christmas and was sent to bed by Husband so that I would be well in time for the festivities.&nbsp; Spending the best part of a week in bed threw all my plans out of the window re sewing and everything else really.&nbsp; I got as far as I could, wrapped it up and gave it to him with an IOU! Even though I had checked his measurements and checked the finished garment measurements it is a fraction too small. However, I am going to finish it as it has the best welt pockets on that I have ever done, and Husband is on a mission to fit into it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q0RDWY8y1Qw/WHEn6U_7q6I/AAAAAAAANsQ/n9E0J5g6MrsDxTCYuQyIpxuJviSreNVswCLcB/s1600/2016-12-18%2B17.09.28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q0RDWY8y1Qw/WHEn6U_7q6I/AAAAAAAANsQ/n9E0J5g6MrsDxTCYuQyIpxuJviSreNVswCLcB/s400/2016-12-18%2B17.09.28.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><i><b>Top for New Year</b></i><br />Having had my sewing plans scuppered in the run up to Christmas I was determined to whip up some thing for the new year.&nbsp; I made a couple of tops, a Burda raglan top ( Raglan shirt 02/2013 #127) that I have made a lot before, and a MyImage cowl neck top that I have also made a few times already. Both of these tops are out of the same fabric. I picked it up from MRosenberg pretty cheaply just before Christmas, but it was full of flaws (this was reflected in the price!) that required some creative layouts. I currently only have a picture of one of the tops, but may blog them both properly in the next week or so.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oxI4Vx72poo/WHEpWWqmkFI/AAAAAAAANsc/ZbGmZ1wAGQYibI3_C7NtPgBwMSh86DrFgCLcB/s1600/2017-01-01%2B14.17.22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oxI4Vx72poo/WHEpWWqmkFI/AAAAAAAANsc/ZbGmZ1wAGQYibI3_C7NtPgBwMSh86DrFgCLcB/s400/2017-01-01%2B14.17.22.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>I really like this picture! I looks like I have put s crazy filter on it, but it is just the lighting in my sewing room.<br /><br />Phew, that is it for last year.&nbsp; I have been sewing nonstop in the last week, so hopefully will have some finished items to show soon.&nbsp; Happy New Year and Happy sewing!<br /><br /><br />http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2017/01/catching-up-with-2016.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-1212010834050281455Mon, 05 Dec 2016 13:20:00 +00002016-12-05T13:20:00.361+00:00BHLBy Hand LondonJulia CardiganMouse House CreationsponteFO: Mouse house creations Julia Cardigan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><br />I made this cardigan/jacket to wear with my <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/fo-bhl-wedding-outfit-part-one-anna.html">BHL Anna Dress</a> that I wore for a wedding earlier this year.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J8wTclFo0Jc/WEFyPf4heCI/AAAAAAAANTA/gcZPS3sMdnkfvTSuwWPkf7GXJPIRWe7uACLcB/s1600/IMG_7982.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J8wTclFo0Jc/WEFyPf4heCI/AAAAAAAANTA/gcZPS3sMdnkfvTSuwWPkf7GXJPIRWe7uACLcB/s400/IMG_7982.JPG" width="347" /></a></div><br />The fabric is a navy blue ponte knit that I bought locally and have had for a couple of years. I bought it to try and knock off a dress that I had seen in Crew Clothing and had never got round to making (I even have the sparkly fabric too).<br /><img alt="Women's Anastacia Dress in Navy from Crew Clothing: " class="pinImage rounded" data-load-state="pending" data-src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/78/41/68/78416877789e571b95aeb823d0d4dd09.jpg" height="400" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/78/41/68/78416877789e571b95aeb823d0d4dd09.jpg" width="312" /><br /><br />The pattern is the <a href="http://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/2013/12/the-julia-womens-cardigan-its-here.html">Julia Cardigan</a> from Mouse House Creations, which I bought as part a pattern bundle a couple of years ago. It is a downloadable pdf. I quite enjoy putting these together, unlike many people! It takes me back to living in NZ and rediscovering sewing with free downloads from the Burdastyle magazine. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ug15x5MsdGU/V4jOPXpHS6I/AAAAAAAAKhA/W_P2jhyi95Q319qK_D5JPJJGQ7pznsbEgCLcB/s1600/2016-06-19%2B12.42.19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ug15x5MsdGU/V4jOPXpHS6I/AAAAAAAAKhA/W_P2jhyi95Q319qK_D5JPJJGQ7pznsbEgCLcB/s400/2016-06-19%2B12.42.19.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>I just about managed to squeeze the pattern out of the quantity of fabric that I had. I think I had about 1.5 metres and the pattern calls for considerably more than that. I employed some creative cutting and ended up piecing the inside of the back edge.&nbsp; I choose the view that has the double layer at the collar/edge as it doesn't need hemming and I wanted it to look good with my dress - I wasn't sure that turning the edge under and stitching would look as nice. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FpGWEu8kT6o/V4jOPKETkxI/AAAAAAAAKg8/gtCnk5BX89gibiZ7xvmmoqKDoikWffbVwCLcB/s1600/2016-06-19%2B20.25.48.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FpGWEu8kT6o/V4jOPKETkxI/AAAAAAAAKg8/gtCnk5BX89gibiZ7xvmmoqKDoikWffbVwCLcB/s400/2016-06-19%2B20.25.48.jpg" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had minimal scraps left after cutting</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rVLZYVB5Ewo/V4jOQsQ-8uI/AAAAAAAAKhU/Cgmt9KpN8uAm4VYdJ0kb7JslvtUGlAjZgCLcB/s1600/IMG_7983.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rVLZYVB5Ewo/V4jOQsQ-8uI/AAAAAAAAKhU/Cgmt9KpN8uAm4VYdJ0kb7JslvtUGlAjZgCLcB/s400/IMG_7983.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">piecing inside the back edge</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4MFSaYpJwSw/V4jOPWU9HHI/AAAAAAAAKhE/rbekiP_ly3EIIyZAdw21e2WR-SoJhwg5ACLcB/s1600/2016-06-20%2B14.23.23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4MFSaYpJwSw/V4jOPWU9HHI/AAAAAAAAKhE/rbekiP_ly3EIIyZAdw21e2WR-SoJhwg5ACLcB/s400/2016-06-20%2B14.23.23.jpg" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">lots of pins</td></tr></tbody></table>I really like the pattern, it was an easy sew and the instructions were fine. I am pretty sure that I put it all together with my overlocker and just did a spot of top stitching on my sewing machine. Once done, I tried it on with the dress and even ordered some shoes and a bag to go with it all.&nbsp; It looked good, but I felt it was a bit casual and I had in the back of my head that I wanted something a bit more striking - and the <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/fo-bhl-wedding-outfit-part-2-victoria.html">BHL Victoria Blazer</a> was born!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Zyn5LqG2-A/V4jOPiuZkjI/AAAAAAAAKhI/uZYlstNqgnUIHOnTn8qOGjIGBo6N4GvNQCLcB/s1600/2016-06-24%2B12.41.52.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Zyn5LqG2-A/V4jOPiuZkjI/AAAAAAAAKhI/uZYlstNqgnUIHOnTn8qOGjIGBo6N4GvNQCLcB/s400/2016-06-24%2B12.41.52.jpg" width="216" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the shoes and bag got returned</td></tr></tbody></table>Having worn it as a cardigan alot over the summer I really like it and would like to try it in a different fabric for a more slouchy version.&nbsp; If I make it again I think that I would grade up to a bigger size across the back of the shoulders. I feel that this one is a little tight and the back of the armscye is distorted when I wear it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OccJO2Ukx-c/V4jOP5dUpLI/AAAAAAAAKhM/vX8g25GKjvcNpAMC4zuuDNLgFCxq4viWgCLcB/s1600/IMG_7980.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OccJO2Ukx-c/V4jOP5dUpLI/AAAAAAAAKhM/vX8g25GKjvcNpAMC4zuuDNLgFCxq4viWgCLcB/s400/IMG_7980.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3OpZ0KjD1VI/V4jOQfekSoI/AAAAAAAAKhQ/c0rH9NbeqnYP5kMaGpRJ2Y1mV48tIGvpgCLcB/s1600/IMG_7981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3OpZ0KjD1VI/V4jOQfekSoI/AAAAAAAAKhQ/c0rH9NbeqnYP5kMaGpRJ2Y1mV48tIGvpgCLcB/s400/IMG_7981.jpg" width="338" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2016/12/fo-mouse-house-creations-julia-cardigan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-5717108983668414517Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:39:00 +00002016-12-02T12:39:06.763+00:00BHLBy Hand LondondraftingVictoria BlazerFO: A BHL wedding outfit, part 2 - Victoria BlazerIn my previous post I showed the Anna dress that I made to wear to a wedding.&nbsp; Here is the jacket that I wore with the dress.&nbsp; It is, as one commenter asked, the By Hand London Victoria Blazer. I have had this pattern for a while as my reward for supporting BHL in their Kickstarter efforts to start printing fabric.<br /><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4BKQ8cU-6Dc/V4jMAyxjH0I/AAAAAAAAKgM/NrmabdmbFRAdoLChWJKK6dd7vu23ur0pwCLcB/s1600/IMG_7999.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4BKQ8cU-6Dc/V4jMAyxjH0I/AAAAAAAAKgM/NrmabdmbFRAdoLChWJKK6dd7vu23ur0pwCLcB/s640/IMG_7999.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />I have seen many versions of this over the few years with varying opinions on the pattern and style.&nbsp; I have not been that sure of the style especially the longer length, it being quite slouchy but cropped version looked quite cute in most of the versions I have seen.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A0d3JCklzYw/V4jL-rvFc0I/AAAAAAAAKf0/iT0ett616ScKwDUhx2qRltfxGLagIZkagCLcB/s1600/IMG_7984.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="393" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A0d3JCklzYw/V4jL-rvFc0I/AAAAAAAAKf0/iT0ett616ScKwDUhx2qRltfxGLagIZkagCLcB/s400/IMG_7984.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cierSAHJw-k/V4jL_XJWV4I/AAAAAAAAKf8/wZmOOkr9vH4-is_bOEoIP-R8jYZX5mhAwCLcB/s1600/IMG_7989.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cierSAHJw-k/V4jL_XJWV4I/AAAAAAAAKf8/wZmOOkr9vH4-is_bOEoIP-R8jYZX5mhAwCLcB/s400/IMG_7989.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I picked up the fabric at a fabric swap that I went to in London in May or June.&nbsp; I don't know who donated it but there was loads - at least 3 metres if not more. I wasn't sure what the composition was or whether it was washable so I cut a square, zigzagged the edges as it frayed like crazy and popped it in the wash with a bunch of similar coloured stuff - just in case the colour bled out.&nbsp; There was no discernable shrinkage but the colour did seem fractionally paler. I then chucked the rest of the fabric in the wash on its own and was very thankful for my large washing machine! My mother-in-law informs me that it is almost certainly silk.&nbsp; It pretty thick, feels quite rough and a tiny bit scratchy.<br /><br />Because of the thickness of the fabric it was really hard to cut - not helped by my scissors not being the sharpest. The lining for the body is taken from an old White Stuff skirt that I had hardly worn - I liked the fabric but not as a skirt and the colours looked really good with this coral.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-icQFag2Z95A/V4jMAZBiHEI/AAAAAAAAKgI/DVQ6Tl-fJn0HQxxzbkeRTApoS2rExe--wCLcB/s1600/IMG_7991.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-icQFag2Z95A/V4jMAZBiHEI/AAAAAAAAKgI/DVQ6Tl-fJn0HQxxzbkeRTApoS2rExe--wCLcB/s400/IMG_7991.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The pattern doesn't have you line the sleeves, but I knew that I wanted to line mine. I used the same fabric for the sleeve lining as I used for my <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/fo-olive-green-sewaholic-minoru-jacket.html">Sewaholic Minoru</a> sleeve lining. Again it goes well with the lining of the body.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OVGOOMda5x4/V4jL-rxIqPI/AAAAAAAAKfw/jmH0m6AanUISwN1jT_ZqV0lcOVdoghQ1gCLcB/s1600/2016-06-27%2B11.24.17.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OVGOOMda5x4/V4jL-rxIqPI/AAAAAAAAKfw/jmH0m6AanUISwN1jT_ZqV0lcOVdoghQ1gCLcB/s400/2016-06-27%2B11.24.17.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">too lazy to change the thread on seams that would never be seen!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I had noticed in my internet researches that many people commented on the lining of the jacket going right up to the front edge of the jacket and that the lining often peeped out when being worn. I found an <a href="http://nicoleneedles.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/by-hand-london-victoria-blazer-control.html">excellent post by Nicole Needles</a> describing the steps for drafting a facing for the front edge. This also involves slightly redrawing the front lining pieces. I followed this and drew out my own facing which you can see here:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ndx9vNGCI8/V4jMAOHy40I/AAAAAAAAKgE/AKZhQgyRNywUrUTzlwHKG14gZ4rfyHluACLcB/s1600/IMG_7990.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ndx9vNGCI8/V4jMAOHy40I/AAAAAAAAKgE/AKZhQgyRNywUrUTzlwHKG14gZ4rfyHluACLcB/s400/IMG_7990.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />I wasn't 100% sure it would work due to the thickness of the fabric but fortunately the fabric pressed really well so I steamed the heck out of it and it was fine!<br /><br />The was quite a bit of hand stitching involved with the lining, but I quite enjoy that. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Pdki9qypPo/V4jL9_Q8HNI/AAAAAAAAKfs/G3LkbxKp5a0BqEPNtQzvWgzTH6oBOCHVQCLcB/s1600/2016-06-28%2B14.16.46.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Pdki9qypPo/V4jL9_Q8HNI/AAAAAAAAKfs/G3LkbxKp5a0BqEPNtQzvWgzTH6oBOCHVQCLcB/s400/2016-06-28%2B14.16.46.JPG" width="300" />&nbsp;</a></div>Here are a couple of details: <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qwWzQE9apDU/V4jL-9MrvxI/AAAAAAAAKf4/0GSAJRG_pbEKAhnT24rVRaRsP4Ny8IfDACLcB/s1600/IMG_7985.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qwWzQE9apDU/V4jL-9MrvxI/AAAAAAAAKf4/0GSAJRG_pbEKAhnT24rVRaRsP4Ny8IfDACLcB/s400/IMG_7985.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ofe1kVGwjms/V4jL_5Qb0dI/AAAAAAAAKgA/v-KsszxVY881uAHG5SL4WhP9Zn2lms6PwCLcB/s1600/IMG_7986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ofe1kVGwjms/V4jL_5Qb0dI/AAAAAAAAKgA/v-KsszxVY881uAHG5SL4WhP9Zn2lms6PwCLcB/s400/IMG_7986.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I tacked the lapels down to stop them flapping about</td></tr></tbody></table>The jacket is quite swingy at the back and initially I didn't like it. I considered putting in darts at the back like <a href="http://www.themoderntomato.com/2014/06/a-nautical-victoria-blazer.html">Shannon at The Modern Tomato</a> did with her blazer, but once I tried it on with the dress, I actually liked the shape with the nipped in waist of the dress.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uCNGMOZLLZk/V4jMBXKAOuI/AAAAAAAAKgQ/6fh7higSAgA8vBfPZVZJlgfSfjmRog32gCLcB/s1600/IMG_8035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uCNGMOZLLZk/V4jMBXKAOuI/AAAAAAAAKgQ/6fh7higSAgA8vBfPZVZJlgfSfjmRog32gCLcB/s640/IMG_8035.jpg" width="424" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">walking through the woodland from the church to the reception</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>This was actually the second jacket I made to wear with this dress. I am really glad I went to the extra effort for this jacket as I love the pop of colour. The first is fine but not as smart and will have a post of its own soon (ish!)<br /><br /><br />http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2016/12/fo-bhl-wedding-outfit-part-2-victoria.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-6152027436855256247Wed, 09 Nov 2016 13:02:00 +00002016-11-09T13:02:01.125+00:00Anna dressBHLFO: A BHL wedding outfit, part one - Anna dress<br />Earlier this summer, Husband and I were invited to a wedding. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5kLd2ii8-CA/WCMVCe0Zz6I/AAAAAAAAND8/7lAbZ8j4aAMG4-RzFv08WmdqJJr4qSjqgCLcB/s1600/IMG_8027.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5kLd2ii8-CA/WCMVCe0Zz6I/AAAAAAAAND8/7lAbZ8j4aAMG4-RzFv08WmdqJJr4qSjqgCLcB/s640/IMG_8027.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The happy couple in the rain!</td></tr></tbody></table>The groom was one of Husband's many cousins, the second eldest of a family of four boys. I first met these boys when they were teenagers and younger and have seen them grow up into lovely young men. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WIhvvPumywc/WCMV2usgL_I/AAAAAAAANEA/uB8KPtQ1FF8G2R_HR7bc6Hkdi6ZjvzWQACLcB/s1600/IMG_8099.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WIhvvPumywc/WCMV2usgL_I/AAAAAAAANEA/uB8KPtQ1FF8G2R_HR7bc6Hkdi6ZjvzWQACLcB/s400/IMG_8099.JPG" width="306" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the brothers in age order!</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I wanted to make something for the wedding and had an idea to make a long version of the By Hand London Anna dress. I have made the short version some time ago.&nbsp; I found the fabric at one Geoff Rosenberg's fabric sales at Trumpington Village hall, Cambridge, for the princely sum of £6 a metre. I think I got 3 metres and it was 160cm wide.&nbsp; It was a lot of fabric to lay out, and I had great fun trying to work out which way up the motif should go.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xCPI_OhDE3k/WCMQGw0emPI/AAAAAAAANDo/qok0m_TBATQFx6RyDIADYTTMDsHR86siQCLcB/s1600/2016-05-21%2B13.08.03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xCPI_OhDE3k/WCMQGw0emPI/AAAAAAAANDo/qok0m_TBATQFx6RyDIADYTTMDsHR86siQCLcB/s400/2016-05-21%2B13.08.03.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>I decided to make the V neck bodice this time around, and was very sensible - I made a toile of the bodice before cutting into the fabric.&nbsp; I only needed to alter the length of the bust pleats - which I had to do on my previous version. I also decided to have a split in one side. I hand stitched the seam allowances of the split - the stitches disappeared into the fabric pattern really easily.&nbsp; I realised quite early on that I would have to line the dress and because of the side split decided to do a half lining ie to the top of the split.<br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--PwpNBJvrw4/V4jLJImqJYI/AAAAAAAAKfI/5LJaQsuk2bsZWtllsLMoIa02R_FO0GOTQCLcB/s1600/IMG_7951.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--PwpNBJvrw4/V4jLJImqJYI/AAAAAAAAKfI/5LJaQsuk2bsZWtllsLMoIa02R_FO0GOTQCLcB/s400/IMG_7951.jpg" width="175" /></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pl3klSaOwp4/V4jLJRxObmI/AAAAAAAAKfM/3YtMmveAw_E-c_jBbNcpSxD-S8T6fis_ACLcB/s1600/IMG_7953.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pl3klSaOwp4/V4jLJRxObmI/AAAAAAAAKfM/3YtMmveAw_E-c_jBbNcpSxD-S8T6fis_ACLcB/s400/IMG_7953.jpg" width="163" /></a><br /><br />When I tried the dress on I noticed that neckline was gaping quite a bit. I am sure the neck had stretched out as the fabric was pretty tricky to handle. I don't think the instructions say to stay stitch the neck, but if I were to make this style again I would definitely stay stitch here. I solved the issue by using some clear elastic thread in the seam allowance between the main body and the lining. I pulled it in slightly, just tight enough to stop the gaping, but not so much that it looked gathered.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qQptWVWVNeM/WCMUHV5zP5I/AAAAAAAAND0/yra3KtFkRjw4AnqwZYEwe2zxfK_WeWYHwCLcB/s1600/2016-06-17%2B16.23.45.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qQptWVWVNeM/WCMUHV5zP5I/AAAAAAAAND0/yra3KtFkRjw4AnqwZYEwe2zxfK_WeWYHwCLcB/s400/2016-06-17%2B16.23.45.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hkDdx4qmq50/V4jLIpX7hpI/AAAAAAAAKfA/OICWC4Gf5UIjU1a7gieGYjO9cqTMBngrgCLcB/s1600/IMG_7948.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hkDdx4qmq50/V4jLIpX7hpI/AAAAAAAAKfA/OICWC4Gf5UIjU1a7gieGYjO9cqTMBngrgCLcB/s400/IMG_7948.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />I tried to get one of my girls to take photos before the event, but for some reason they were all of of focus - although this is another fabric pattern that looks out of focus anyway!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--y3iylGkWdc/WCMY9CWlbaI/AAAAAAAANEM/xxZhxy1ZN0Q2ZWdYJGS0I-TzOCDCPcTFwCLcB/s1600/2016_06_18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--y3iylGkWdc/WCMY9CWlbaI/AAAAAAAANEM/xxZhxy1ZN0Q2ZWdYJGS0I-TzOCDCPcTFwCLcB/s320/2016_06_18.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I haven't much else to say about the dress. It is an easy sew and easy to wear, I certainly felt pretty glam wearing it! <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fpTe-I-0d5Y/V4jLK1dX6DI/AAAAAAAAKfg/QPcNjFhQle0UkeA74M9fpe1vSwPu001JwCLcB/s1600/IMG_8035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fpTe-I-0d5Y/V4jLK1dX6DI/AAAAAAAAKfg/QPcNjFhQle0UkeA74M9fpe1vSwPu001JwCLcB/s400/IMG_8035.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking from the church to the reception</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UzIakK3fgPs/V4jLH5_9yoI/AAAAAAAAKe4/00MFzHzGfxYVefmM-Ip5EVBfOZC66xWfgCLcB/s1600/2016-07-02%2B15.03.00.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UzIakK3fgPs/V4jLH5_9yoI/AAAAAAAAKe4/00MFzHzGfxYVefmM-Ip5EVBfOZC66xWfgCLcB/s400/2016-07-02%2B15.03.00.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the groom's mother (in pink) and her best friend</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a name='more'></a><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><!--more--><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2016/11/fo-bhl-wedding-outfit-part-one-anna.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-5772808345932965424Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:56:00 +00002016-11-07T18:56:22.632+00:00denimKnitting and Stitching showshirtdressSimplicity 8014FO: Simplicity 8014 - The ShirtdressSo following on from my last post, once the fabric was washed and the jet lag subsided, I started to look at shirtdress patterns.&nbsp; I narrowed it down quite quickly to two patterns that fitted my vision: <a href="http://www.simplicitynewlook.com/8014">Simplicity 8014</a> and <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6885">McCalls 6885</a>.&nbsp; The McCalls was the right shape and had cuffed sleeves and a terrible envelope picture.&nbsp; The Simplicity won out because it had a yoke, the right sleeves and buttoned all the way through.<br /><br />I haven't got that many pictures of the construction.&nbsp; Having cut it out I did a quick baste together to assess the fit which seemed fine - I didn't change anything. At some point I managed to lose the cut pieces and the pattern piece for the sleeve tabs. It was very frustrating, but I had just enough scraps to draw out replacement pieces. I kind of guessed at the size - seemed to work out OK! Really annoyingly, I was having a tidy up the other day as my sewing space is going to occupied by a Spanish exchange student for the next week, and I found the missing pieces - bit late now, but at least I have the proper pattern piece again!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_vZVh3nUG54/WB9i32kbWOI/AAAAAAAANCs/RhQSNExC27EXUABSrw_Bf-dxklQaO8zkACLcB/s1600/2016-09-18%2B17.03.28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_vZVh3nUG54/WB9i32kbWOI/AAAAAAAANCs/RhQSNExC27EXUABSrw_Bf-dxklQaO8zkACLcB/s400/2016-09-18%2B17.03.28.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>&nbsp;There was lots of top stitching:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2JlkU4KdMB0/WB9i4cQoBQI/AAAAAAAANC0/2RWNOmGr51oubUzrlF3jLRvuWTcnwP9xACLcB/s1600/2016-09-20%2B14.49.51.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2JlkU4KdMB0/WB9i4cQoBQI/AAAAAAAANC0/2RWNOmGr51oubUzrlF3jLRvuWTcnwP9xACLcB/s400/2016-09-20%2B14.49.51.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>I found the perfect buttons at my local fabric/haberdashery shop and bought all that they had <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lnjs_6oZcYg/WB9i4I7E9bI/AAAAAAAANCw/OflqqF3KKxQZOP2a2oi-g9c-S6aAdtngACLcB/s1600/2016-09-25%2B14.55.17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lnjs_6oZcYg/WB9i4I7E9bI/AAAAAAAANCw/OflqqF3KKxQZOP2a2oi-g9c-S6aAdtngACLcB/s400/2016-09-25%2B14.55.17.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>&nbsp;Modelled by Lola - rolled sleeve and full sleeve<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WhqveOx-8yM/WB9i4vBfj9I/AAAAAAAANC4/aUfwV-H_N1YyGueYpg3mNJh_ZFiFQ_zCACLcB/s1600/2016-09-25%2B17.43.00-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WhqveOx-8yM/WB9i4vBfj9I/AAAAAAAANC4/aUfwV-H_N1YyGueYpg3mNJh_ZFiFQ_zCACLcB/s400/2016-09-25%2B17.43.00-1.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>and modelled by me - Slightly out of focus, taken by one of the girls at about 7am, hence the bleary eyes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9T-9LsSSK28/WB9i4qCyZKI/AAAAAAAANC8/iA6txe5H3lY0m7y8TE6PuNddnfYKmupMgCLcB/s1600/2016-09-26%2B07.28.38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9T-9LsSSK28/WB9i4qCyZKI/AAAAAAAANC8/iA6txe5H3lY0m7y8TE6PuNddnfYKmupMgCLcB/s400/2016-09-26%2B07.28.38.jpg" width="193" /></a></div><br />and here worn at the Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally at the beginning of October, with <a href="http://www.charlottenewland.com/">Charlotte</a> from the Sewing Bee<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EX12LS2o3kg/WB9mC21nO6I/AAAAAAAANDI/SooWweYM9v4X58RKU4Q-4-OwnbThPKkZACLcB/s1600/2016-10-06%2B12.34.45.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EX12LS2o3kg/WB9mC21nO6I/AAAAAAAANDI/SooWweYM9v4X58RKU4Q-4-OwnbThPKkZACLcB/s400/2016-10-06%2B12.34.45.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I am really pleased with this dress - it is exactly what I was planning. I love the buttons, it is the perfect length and I love that the fabric came all the way from NYC along with the memories of that trip!&nbsp; http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2016/11/fo-simplicity-8014-shirtdress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-8448979049775862598Sun, 06 Nov 2016 16:55:00 +00002016-11-06T16:56:07.646+00:00chambrayGarment districtJennifer WeiseMoodMPB dayNYCPeter LappinWorkroom SocialFO: Sewing friends and fabric shopping in NYC Anyone who follows me on IG may have noticed that my family and I went on a pretty epic holiday this summer, travelling up the east coast of America from Orlando to Richmond VA, Washington DC, New York, Boston and ending in Maine.&nbsp; This the story of how a recent make came to be....<br /><br />When flying from Orlando to Washington DC to get to Richmond, my suitcase some how didn't get onto our plane. I was extremely upset by this, not least because I had most of my favourite me made items of clothing in it as well as my tamoxifen medication.&nbsp; Cue lots of phone calls made by lovely Husband and I finally get my slightly battered suitcase delivered to the house we were staying at 2 days later.&nbsp; In the meantime, our friends had taken me to Target in order to get a couple of changes of clothes. One of the things I tried on was a chambray shirtdress:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oN1w4jDWyh8/V-utI1KNQ9I/AAAAAAAAMho/wZdjs7R31GUSS5QmYSCuBmHITpdDzb0YACLcB/s1600/target%2Bshirtdress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oN1w4jDWyh8/V-utI1KNQ9I/AAAAAAAAMho/wZdjs7R31GUSS5QmYSCuBmHITpdDzb0YACLcB/s320/target%2Bshirtdress.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I didn't get it because, as ever with rtw it didn't fit quite right, but I really liked the idea of the style of dress.<br /><br />Spin forwards a couple of weeks and we are in New York where we met up with Jennifer Weise of Workroom Social. She and I had met a couple years ago at NYLon14and got on quite well, so I got in touch to see if she would like to meet up for a coffee or something. The 'or something' turned out to be a brief visit to the <a href="http://workroomsocial.com/category/blog/">Workroom Social</a> Studio,<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OUBIDvx_YcU/V-utnf4wopI/AAAAAAAAMhs/s9_nn0fsMygjrKZHdc1yTvuGJ7WQMqzEwCLcB/s1600/2016-08-09%2B13.18.46.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OUBIDvx_YcU/V-utnf4wopI/AAAAAAAAMhs/s9_nn0fsMygjrKZHdc1yTvuGJ7WQMqzEwCLcB/s400/2016-08-09%2B13.18.46.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m7IUeA7Oy7g/V-utn5wzrqI/AAAAAAAAMh0/Vrj4bHYIaqsV9ZvIRgVUFR2tW8L1Z_ZjgCLcB/s1600/2016-08-09%2B13.20.54.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m7IUeA7Oy7g/V-utn5wzrqI/AAAAAAAAMh0/Vrj4bHYIaqsV9ZvIRgVUFR2tW8L1Z_ZjgCLcB/s400/2016-08-09%2B13.20.54.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br />a lovely tour of Brooklyn and lunch at <a href="http://www.brooklynfarmacyandsodafountain.com/">Brooklyn Farmacy and Soda Fountain</a> ending up at Brooklyn Bridge so that we could walk back in to Manhattan. On our tour Jennifer took us to <a href="https://www.brooklyngeneral.com/">Brooklyn General Store</a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-repalT75Egs/V-utnhBn2FI/AAAAAAAAMhw/hpjbQB1nJlc-CieBs2BR-skQNILdCo6eQCLcB/s1600/2016-08-09%2B15.43.01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-repalT75Egs/V-utnhBn2FI/AAAAAAAAMhw/hpjbQB1nJlc-CieBs2BR-skQNILdCo6eQCLcB/s400/2016-08-09%2B15.43.01.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>which had a great selection of knitting, sewing and crafting supplies.&nbsp; Much of the fabric there was not what I was looking for, but they did have a good selection of denims, unfortunately not one light enough for a shirtdress. We had a wonderful time with Jennifer, who very generously gave us her whole afternoon to show us around an area of New York that we knew nothing about and probably wouldn't have gone to if we hadn't met up with her.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-quHahDaZ4KY/V-utoHFEwmI/AAAAAAAAMh4/45XeSDqwTdUnPdB-fq2mzLl9EoLOSff_QCLcB/s1600/2016-08-09%2B16.32.47.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-quHahDaZ4KY/V-utoHFEwmI/AAAAAAAAMh4/45XeSDqwTdUnPdB-fq2mzLl9EoLOSff_QCLcB/s400/2016-08-09%2B16.32.47.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br />A few days later, our last full day in New York coincided with <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/mpb-day-2016-heat-humidity-hula-hoops.html">MPB Day</a> organised by Peter Lappin of the <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.co.uk/">Male Pattern Boldness</a> blog.<br /><br />It was reaaalllly hot and humid.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zTgxt7HC6s4/WB9RvLPFulI/AAAAAAAANB8/2HMCly6XNmg8_JgG8mF9U_8-PLUaLJdqACLcB/s1600/2016-08-13%2B11.12.14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zTgxt7HC6s4/WB9RvLPFulI/AAAAAAAANB8/2HMCly6XNmg8_JgG8mF9U_8-PLUaLJdqACLcB/s400/2016-08-13%2B11.12.14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Everyone met at the&nbsp; <a href="http://www.fitnyc.edu/museum/">FIT museum</a> to see an exhibition called <a href="http://www.fitnyc.edu/museum/exhibitions/uniformity.php">Uniformity</a>.<br />The exhibition was small but extremely interesting reflecting on how uniforms and fashion influence each other. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uHVYmm2AKbo/WB9RvNNjhaI/AAAAAAAANCA/IhFu8u-kflEXxiehdNm8K4bBE0R3r9JagCLcB/s1600/2016-08-13%2B11.21.04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uHVYmm2AKbo/WB9RvNNjhaI/AAAAAAAANCA/IhFu8u-kflEXxiehdNm8K4bBE0R3r9JagCLcB/s400/2016-08-13%2B11.21.04.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-URlv2EUcz7k/WB9Ru0oupEI/AAAAAAAANB4/coIxroInCr0RxqCkMWyLLRj8XTJiq5uiQCLcB/s1600/2016-08-13%2B11.28.14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-URlv2EUcz7k/WB9Ru0oupEI/AAAAAAAANB4/coIxroInCr0RxqCkMWyLLRj8XTJiq5uiQCLcB/s400/2016-08-13%2B11.28.14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />My family accompanied me for this bit, then went and did their own thing for the rest of the day (which mainly involved spending time in air conditioned refreshment places and drooling over KitchenAid accessories in Macy's!).<br /><br />The rest us of had lunch at a nearby Panera where there was lots of sewing chat and a pattern swap.&nbsp; I picked up a Vogue pattern. After lunch we split into 2 groups one lead by Peter and the other group, led by Tomasa, was going to Mood fabrics amongst others.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oDu35juJCWY/WB9RvjyB2wI/AAAAAAAANCE/2d5TCv-TdeYjPiyUU_reHyk-crNzfaL0wCLcB/s1600/2016-08-13%2B13.15.13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oDu35juJCWY/WB9RvjyB2wI/AAAAAAAANCE/2d5TCv-TdeYjPiyUU_reHyk-crNzfaL0wCLcB/s400/2016-08-13%2B13.15.13.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>I really really wanted to go to Mood so I stuck with this group. I think we went to Pacific Trim and another trimming shop then we got to Mood.&nbsp; I did my usual dither around feeling a bit overwhelmed by the choice, then gave myself a talking to and looked for specific fabric including some chambray for a shirt dress. They had three chambray's of the right weight for a dress, but only one in the right colour, so that was easy.&nbsp; It felt a bit stiff, but I was assured that it would soften up with washing, and it has a bit.&nbsp; I also bought some white Swiss dot cotton for a summer shirt and some white burn out jersey. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kQUuG8N4-7g/WB9RwNEqqBI/AAAAAAAANCM/zHnlzgJ-DiI1e-AB4ijNbiC6VnDILss5gCLcB/s1600/2016-08-13%2B14.00.22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kQUuG8N4-7g/WB9RwNEqqBI/AAAAAAAANCM/zHnlzgJ-DiI1e-AB4ijNbiC6VnDILss5gCLcB/s400/2016-08-13%2B14.00.22.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ChLfcy10vE4/WB9Rv_4-c_I/AAAAAAAANCI/V9YAbqB-LgcdW1nGHHHzRIKStLSeoM5EgCLcB/s1600/2016-08-13%2B14.19.19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ChLfcy10vE4/WB9Rv_4-c_I/AAAAAAAANCI/V9YAbqB-LgcdW1nGHHHzRIKStLSeoM5EgCLcB/s400/2016-08-13%2B14.19.19.jpg" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mood</td></tr></tbody></table>&nbsp;I had a great time being shepherded around the Garment District by these ladies<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LBGS_fP12HE/WB9RwTvzS-I/AAAAAAAANCQ/LN9p21BFlyIZu6j2_zGNZxITxUmw3WcsgCLcB/s1600/2016-08-13%2B16.08.07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="296" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LBGS_fP12HE/WB9RwTvzS-I/AAAAAAAANCQ/LN9p21BFlyIZu6j2_zGNZxITxUmw3WcsgCLcB/s400/2016-08-13%2B16.08.07.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anne, Mary, Kyle, Tomasa and Rhode</td></tr></tbody></table>&nbsp;At the end of the day we all met up again in Bryant Park, where we all showed off our purchases<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D_3xcqwFoWw/WB9RwmGtFbI/AAAAAAAANCU/iO9P5PKssDgnTMb1l7TGE2Z36eWnIgPFQCLcB/s1600/2016-08-13%2B16.49.55.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D_3xcqwFoWw/WB9RwmGtFbI/AAAAAAAANCU/iO9P5PKssDgnTMb1l7TGE2Z36eWnIgPFQCLcB/s400/2016-08-13%2B16.49.55.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and Peter</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bWWA5Ojy-8g/WB9Rw-8fFUI/AAAAAAAANCY/wICu5bLMy6gGamQoflMB5SkX6-zKOxjfQCLcB/s1600/2016-08-31%2B08.37.19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bWWA5Ojy-8g/WB9Rw-8fFUI/AAAAAAAANCY/wICu5bLMy6gGamQoflMB5SkX6-zKOxjfQCLcB/s400/2016-08-31%2B08.37.19.jpg" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The haul</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The fabric had to wait a couple of weeks until we got home, before it met with my washing machine, then I had to decide which pattern to use...<br /><br />The dress itself will be in my next post.http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2016/11/fo-sewing-friends-and-fabric-shopping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-7371600160338115840Thu, 28 Jul 2016 01:47:00 +00002016-07-28T02:47:36.338+01:00chambraySunki dressFO: Sunki tunic dressThis is a repeat make for Youngest, which I made at around the beginning of the year.&nbsp; I intially made her a version in a very stiff denim that turned out to only just fit and was <i>very</i> short.<br /><br />For this one I used the largest tween size in the pattern and I think lengthened it a bit.&nbsp; The fabric is a lovely soft chambray that I picked up at Karen of DidYouMakeThat's 'Made Up Meet Up' last September. As soon as I saw it I thought it would be a good fabric for a tunic.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fw4OZt6K038/VzWr1XhJs-I/AAAAAAAAJE8/sdqg2cBuIE0iduZpEqvLVA_l4E1-8odLQCLcB/s1600/2016-02-01%2B15.32.15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fw4OZt6K038/VzWr1XhJs-I/AAAAAAAAJE8/sdqg2cBuIE0iduZpEqvLVA_l4E1-8odLQCLcB/s400/2016-02-01%2B15.32.15.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sIix179V5Ww/VzWr_TcRQxI/AAAAAAAAJFA/SRvxweU-sGMWJNa8njQGn_2Sj2rOx1DSgCLcB/s1600/2016-02-01%2B15.32.58.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sIix179V5Ww/VzWr_TcRQxI/AAAAAAAAJFA/SRvxweU-sGMWJNa8njQGn_2Sj2rOx1DSgCLcB/s400/2016-02-01%2B15.32.58.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>It went together well, although the pocket instructions made me stop and think for a while, even though I have done them before and they are very similar to the Portfolio tunic. I still really like the overlapping detail at the shoulder:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cbhnBseDdKo/VzWr_lqpTzI/AAAAAAAAJFE/fh2F3K2Z-kMBvsSdmw09eqi25n20_-jPwCLcB/s1600/2016-02-01%2B15.33.12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cbhnBseDdKo/VzWr_lqpTzI/AAAAAAAAJFE/fh2F3K2Z-kMBvsSdmw09eqi25n20_-jPwCLcB/s400/2016-02-01%2B15.33.12.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8yvf7BvtDY/VzWr__XNPAI/AAAAAAAAJFI/57VfrVRJETUE-Sn8LxjkmOOyj15XJJgsACLcB/s1600/2016-02-01%2B15.34.48.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8yvf7BvtDY/VzWr__XNPAI/AAAAAAAAJFI/57VfrVRJETUE-Sn8LxjkmOOyj15XJJgsACLcB/s400/2016-02-01%2B15.34.48.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Despite the fact that she has worn this a lot more than she ever wore the first one, I only have a couple of pictures of her wearing it - as you can see, she was super keen to have her photo taken!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5b77lENK714/V4jFjXu4_tI/AAAAAAAAKeo/Wl5knPXV8nsOjn0PW9wB-qfx3Avo-mtxgCLcB/s1600/2016-05-31%2B09.10.43.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5b77lENK714/V4jFjXu4_tI/AAAAAAAAKeo/Wl5knPXV8nsOjn0PW9wB-qfx3Avo-mtxgCLcB/s640/2016-05-31%2B09.10.43.jpg" width="340" /></a></div><br /><br />http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2016/07/fo-sunki-tunic-dress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-8449656773717304736Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:01:00 +00002016-07-20T14:01:35.464+01:00Bronte TopBurda 9562FO's: Tops for me - a Burda and a BronteSo, still catching up with posts.&nbsp; Here are a couple of tops that I made for myself earlier this year, both of which made appearances in MMM16.&nbsp; I have made both of these top before and made a couple of tweaks to both.<br /><br />The first is the <a href="http://www.jenniferlaurenvintage.com/2014/06/introducing-bronte-top-pattern-number.html">Jennifer Lauren Vintage Bronte Top</a>. I first made this in 2015 in a lovely coral jersey and have really enjoyed wearing it.&nbsp; I bought some amazing light teal jersey with a brushed reverse, from a local shop that has since closed down. I remembered that I had wanted to lengthen the top the first time round, but had made a cutting error.&nbsp; This time was more successful and I had a lovely top pretty quickly.&nbsp; I think I have enough left over to make something else. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--wq7V5kdgGw/V4i6xJk3dxI/AAAAAAAAKdw/_bMeWMDPgcUI4fV6xWTSuQog3ez5IPBKQCLcB/s1600/IMG_7689.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--wq7V5kdgGw/V4i6xJk3dxI/AAAAAAAAKdw/_bMeWMDPgcUI4fV6xWTSuQog3ez5IPBKQCLcB/s640/IMG_7689.JPG" width="481" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--wq7V5kdgGw/V4i6xJk3dxI/AAAAAAAAKdw/_bMeWMDPgcUI4fV6xWTSuQog3ez5IPBKQCLcB/s1600/IMG_7689.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mNW6wdjUrAI/V4i6w4eZsSI/AAAAAAAAKds/2lNu392ElvoKbvZjSQH3SGoeZDD6PGEHgCLcB/s1600/IMG_7686.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mNW6wdjUrAI/V4i6w4eZsSI/AAAAAAAAKds/2lNu392ElvoKbvZjSQH3SGoeZDD6PGEHgCLcB/s400/IMG_7686.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I thought that having any embelishement on the top might make it feel a bit twee but, I found some buttons left over from making Husband a couple of shirts and they match perfectly! Looking at the picture below, I think I may need to cut a smaller size in the shoulder as I don't think that the shoulder seam is supposed to sit off the shoulder like that.&nbsp; <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rey1u3Rx430/V4i9VBFUmBI/AAAAAAAAKeM/8Xgxy3vYlGQW6OT3RIo97LX-pP-XpTprwCLcB/s1600/2016-05-27%2B08.50.12.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rey1u3Rx430/V4i9VBFUmBI/AAAAAAAAKeM/8Xgxy3vYlGQW6OT3RIo97LX-pP-XpTprwCLcB/s640/2016-05-27%2B08.50.12.jpg" width="308" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">picture nabbed from MMM16</td></tr></tbody></table>The second top is a Burda youth pattern that I made some years ago in a drapey magpie jersey that I got from Marie of <a href="http://www.astitchingodyssey.com/">A Stitching Odessey</a> at a meet-up in London. The magpie top is still going, although I may have to retire it soon as it is looking a bit faded. It had a very long body and a deep band at the hip - if I wore opaque tights or leggings it would almost be dress, but I wear it very ruched on the hip.<br /><br />The new top used up some fabric that I bought sometime ago, with the aim of trying to recreate a dress from Cos that I had tried on:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_dQSQc48btM/V4i-3xVSpCI/AAAAAAAAKeY/lZKA-GheuJYkjTvO2IFN86T6IHVuIERjACLcB/s1600/2014-01-17%2B10.52.15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_dQSQc48btM/V4i-3xVSpCI/AAAAAAAAKeY/lZKA-GheuJYkjTvO2IFN86T6IHVuIERjACLcB/s400/2014-01-17%2B10.52.15.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>I decided that a- I couldn't get the dress out to the quantity of fabric in the way that I wanted, and b- I would get more wear from a top.&nbsp; The fabric is quite striking and I wanted the pattern to come up from the waist with a plainer area at the neck.&nbsp; Once I decided on a top, I knew that I wanted to use the Burda pattern to show off the fabric.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x7ri6irWAz0/V4i63J9dT5I/AAAAAAAAKd0/3wOt683T9k0ApjRF9NJbPILrY703vp_1wCLcB/s1600/2016-03-11%2B11.21.42.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x7ri6irWAz0/V4i63J9dT5I/AAAAAAAAKd0/3wOt683T9k0ApjRF9NJbPILrY703vp_1wCLcB/s400/2016-03-11%2B11.21.42.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Having noted how long the magpie version of this is, I reduced the length of the body (can't remember by how much)&nbsp; <i>and</i> reduced the depth of the band by half.&nbsp; It seemed like a lot, but was perfect.&nbsp; I started this one morning and amazingly for me, had it finished by the end of the school day - extraordinary what you can get done if you make a conscious decision not be distracted by other activities!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LdijqKVjiVs/V4i63Ril1MI/AAAAAAAAKd4/gOJHZorUr5kIdWNC3eIXOdsBLBG5zzv4ACLcB/s1600/2016-03-11%2B15.02.55-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LdijqKVjiVs/V4i63Ril1MI/AAAAAAAAKd4/gOJHZorUr5kIdWNC3eIXOdsBLBG5zzv4ACLcB/s400/2016-03-11%2B15.02.55-1.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IxreogAITJk/V4i9ORPxj6I/AAAAAAAAKeE/7bHHR0cVRSUsdRF6vdJOs7Dwj6XHvJxaQCLcB/s1600/2016-05-21%2B18.17.19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IxreogAITJk/V4i9ORPxj6I/AAAAAAAAKeE/7bHHR0cVRSUsdRF6vdJOs7Dwj6XHvJxaQCLcB/s640/2016-05-21%2B18.17.19.jpg" width="306" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">on my way to a party</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YTaSuC8aovo/V4i9OglXK4I/AAAAAAAAKeI/YM87P4QwGV8LgDPi2dO5cyHq6Vg5no3UwCLcB/s1600/2016-05-21%2B19.28.06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YTaSuC8aovo/V4i9OglXK4I/AAAAAAAAKeI/YM87P4QwGV8LgDPi2dO5cyHq6Vg5no3UwCLcB/s400/2016-05-21%2B19.28.06.jpg" width="307" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the party girls&nbsp; husband</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Two very successful tops that have seen a lot of wear since they were made.<br /><br /><br /><br />http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2016/07/fos-tops-for-me-burda-and-bronte.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-8170561891618841791Fri, 15 Jul 2016 09:54:00 +00002016-07-15T10:54:36.746+01:00Minoru JacketSewaholicFO: Olive Green Sewaholic Minoru JacketI made a coat.... ages ago and have had this post written for nearly as long...<br /><br />I have had this Sewaholic Minoru Jacket pattern for 3 or 4 years, and I also had all the fabric that I was going to use for a long time - but it is not this fabric! The fabric I had in mind is a much more wintery fabric and when I made this I was after a mild weather that wasn't a raincoat or a big big down coat. <br /><br />This fabric was given to me by my mum after she had been having a bit of a clear out. She had had it for sometime&nbsp; and I have had it for a couple of years - I should think it is probably 25- 30 years old. It&nbsp; is a thick cotton fabric with a slight brushed feel on the reverse and feels amazing. I had mentally assigned this fabric to being trousers, but it seemed to be the perfect match for this coat.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kIJwt3_WJbk/V2PbOd66dVI/AAAAAAAAKB4/K5aCceoHgjcZKDMEmKMuWH4etl_T9NVmACLcB/s1600/2016_04_19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kIJwt3_WJbk/V2PbOd66dVI/AAAAAAAAKB4/K5aCceoHgjcZKDMEmKMuWH4etl_T9NVmACLcB/s640/2016_04_19.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I did it step by step, using the written instructions that came with the pattern and also the sewalong on the Sewaholic website. Having done lots of research on other Minoru's I had lots of things that I wanted to incorporate, but due to fabric restrictions couldn't, but I did know I wanted external pockets (which the pattern doesn't have). I used the pattern piece for in-seam pockets that <a href="https://sew-well.com/2012/01/26/minoru-sew-along-side-seam-pocket-tutorial/">Amy of Sew Well</a> drew up.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y7_OGNgTYo4/V2PcS5g3EeI/AAAAAAAAKCE/cbfHEWLXaNkrU_bKjg_mMyHy-zarqNnKACLcB/s1600/2016_04_27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y7_OGNgTYo4/V2PcS5g3EeI/AAAAAAAAKCE/cbfHEWLXaNkrU_bKjg_mMyHy-zarqNnKACLcB/s640/2016_04_27.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Details...</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I made a size 6 which is a size or 2 smaller than what I would normally make. I checked the finished garment measurements&nbsp; and decided that I wanted slim fitting coat for summer and therefore sized down.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Br-zctundKY/V2PdLIoCL_I/AAAAAAAAKCQ/Un3hySI-aQoUa4_TrgfpZ_Zt4GmTwqWhQCLcB/s1600/2016_04_271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Br-zctundKY/V2PdLIoCL_I/AAAAAAAAKCQ/Un3hySI-aQoUa4_TrgfpZ_Zt4GmTwqWhQCLcB/s640/2016_04_271.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Innards</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The lining fabric for the body for the coat is the leftovers from making this Dear &amp; Doe Plantain T, a couple of years ago.&nbsp; The sleeve lining is possibley silk. I did a burn test on it and I am pretty sure it is silk. I picked it up in one of my local charity shops for a few pounds.<br /><br />You can see that I have put in both the internal pockets, but currently only use the right hand one. My phone fits perfectly into the pockets and I would normally favour the left pocket for my phone, but when I have tried it, my phone jabs uncomfortably in to the boob that I had my operations on last summer.<br /><br />I am ridiculously pleased with this.&nbsp; Family and friends have been super impressed and several people have thought it was shop bought which is a bit of a result! I wore it constantly for the first week after finishing, then the weather got colder and I was back in my down coat for a while.&nbsp; If and when I make this again, I will size up as the fabric that I <i>still</i> want to use is much thicker and I will probably underline it aswell.&nbsp; I think also, that I would try welt pockets on the front - the in-seam pockets are just a fraction too far back. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WpGyFatgQuQ/V2PqbiVY1yI/AAAAAAAAKCg/btLf13g8mco5VFqkXW2Xk5OmDRzdFmScwCLcB/s1600/2016-05-28%2B10.07.04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="530" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WpGyFatgQuQ/V2PqbiVY1yI/AAAAAAAAKCg/btLf13g8mco5VFqkXW2Xk5OmDRzdFmScwCLcB/s640/2016-05-28%2B10.07.04.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Out and about with Eldest and Middlest!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2016/07/fo-olive-green-sewaholic-minoru-jacket.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-5423868329728773097Fri, 17 Jun 2016 11:04:00 +00002016-06-17T12:04:10.703+01:00MMM16Me-Made-May16 weeks 4 and 5We are half way through June and I realise that I haven't recapped the last few days of May, so here we go:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EsloWEIOsZo/V2POh-o_J_I/AAAAAAAAKBo/RZMzDeJiKmMCTePqKS1Z4WrYq2tquzVTwCLcB/s1600/2016_05_23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EsloWEIOsZo/V2POh-o_J_I/AAAAAAAAKBo/RZMzDeJiKmMCTePqKS1Z4WrYq2tquzVTwCLcB/s640/2016_05_23.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Minoru jacket, Blue Bronte top (far right) and the tunic dress Youngest is wearing, are all currently unblogged. Everything else I have linked to in previous MMM16 posts, so won't repeat myself.<br /><br />I enjoyed the photo process much more this year. Most days I enlisted Youngest to take a picture just as we left the house for school. I like the door as a background, the light is good at that time of day and I am not too squinty if it is bright. I think my pictures are much better if someone else takes them, but I need to do something other than stand still, as all the pictures Youngest took look the same!As someone who isn't super keen on having my photo taken, it felt really strange to leave the house and not take a photo at the end of the month.<br /><br />My bottom half clothing was greatly improved by having 2 pairs of Hudsons and my Ginger jeans, but I am planning on making more of both at some point.<br /><br />I really enjoyed seeing everyone else on Instagram and now my feedly list of blogs to read has increased again. I did do Flickr a bit but kept forgetting to upload my photos after a while.<br /><br />Once again, thank you Zoe of SoZo... for organising and bring on MMM17!<br /><br /><br />http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2016/06/me-made-may16-weeks-4-and-5.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-2729125947059866453Thu, 26 May 2016 10:59:00 +00002016-05-26T12:00:04.439+01:00Ginger JeansKirsten Kimono TeeMMM16Newlook 6230SewaholicSimplicity 2451Me-Made-May16 week 3Well, half way through week 4 here is my recap of week 3:<br /><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yGoH5eFYYz8/V0XOpYDrWnI/AAAAAAAAJY0/qFEuzeITM1QqNGQzp5PwrTOhGCJmWY6mgCLcB/s1600/2016_05_22.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yGoH5eFYYz8/V0XOpYDrWnI/AAAAAAAAJY0/qFEuzeITM1QqNGQzp5PwrTOhGCJmWY6mgCLcB/s640/2016_05_22.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Top row: unblogged Minoru jacket and Cowl top; Magpie Kirsten Kimono T; Newlook 6230 sweatshirt; Minoru jacket and<a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/fo-peasant-style-top.html"> peasant blouse</a><br /><br />Second row: <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/unblogged-makes-from-2013.html">Simplicity 2451 skirt</a>, Newlook 6230 sweatshirt and Minoru jacket; peasant blouse; Simplicity 2451 skirt and <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/fo-green-for-halloween-autumnal-renfrew.html">Sewaholic Renfrew top</a>; Ginger Jeans, unblogged Burda top and Minoru jacket<br /><br />This week I have only put in links to items that I haven't linked to in previous MMMay16 posts. <br /><br />I seem to be coping well with the challenge and some days have even managed double or triple me-mades in one outfit. One day I even managed 5 pieces as I went to a party and had a complete change of clothes.<br /><br />I notice that many people have commented about wearing repeat outfits - I am not in the least bothered about whether I wear something or a whole outfit more than once in the month. I personally feel that if I have enough clothes to wear something different every day of the month, then I have too many clothes.<br /><br />The weather continues to be better than some of the previous MMM's that I have taken part in, which means that there are several items that I haven't worn yet - not long to go 'til the end of the monthhttp://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2016/05/me-made-may16-week-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-5754061925147574917Tue, 17 May 2016 12:31:00 +00002016-05-17T13:31:02.595+01:00Ginger JeansKirsten Kimono TeekrisMMM16Raglan shirt 02/2013 #127True Bias Hudson pantsMe Made May16 week 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mWHBw5q0tME/VzsAESs_jzI/AAAAAAAAJKY/ynstE7JkcGk2ZZ5-INYMldgfyq2wY9qgQCLcB/s1600/2016_05_14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mWHBw5q0tME/VzsAESs_jzI/AAAAAAAAJKY/ynstE7JkcGk2ZZ5-INYMldgfyq2wY9qgQCLcB/s640/2016_05_14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />&nbsp; <br />Top Row: The <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/geometric-refashion.html">oldest make</a> that I still wear - made when I was around 15, updated with an exposed zip in the back a few years ago; Hudson pants v; same Hudsons as yesterday and <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/fo-summer-of-stripes-part-one.html">Stripey short sleeved burda raglan top</a>;<br /><br />Bottom row: Linen self drafted skirt and <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/fo-summer-top-newlook-6895.html">poly chiffon Newlook 6895</a>; Friday theme <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/fo-kirsten-kimono-tee-hack.html">colour block Kristen Kimono tee</a>; <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/fo-knock-off-tops.html">copy of rtw top</a> under cardi, <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/fo-ginger-jeans.html">Ginger jeans</a> and new unblogged Sewaholic Minoru jacket<br /><br />In previous years I have struggled to keep warm during MMMay and most of my makes have been hidden from view under other warmer layers.&nbsp; This year I have managed to wear some of my warmer weather clothes earlier in the month than previous years. I have quite a few me-made items that I haven't worn yet, but the forecast is a bit dodgey for the next few days so I'm sure they will make it out of the wardrobe at some point!&nbsp;<br /><br />Last year I noted that I needed more bottom halves for outfits to even out the number of tops I have made.&nbsp; I have manged to do this without trying too hard - I made a linen skirt using my pattern drafting skills, another pair of Hudsons and most pleasingly, a pair of Ginger Jeans.&nbsp; The jeans aren't perfect, but they are now my 'nice jeans' and all others have been relegated to everyday or working (gardening/painting etc). I have already got more denim to make some more, but I am not sure whether to stick to the <a href="http://store.closetcasefiles.com/collections/consumer-goods/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern-print?variant=10752238147">Ginger skinnys</a> or try a different style with&nbsp; the new <a href="http://store.closetcasefiles.com/products/morgan-boyfriend-jeans-pattern?variant=18623997062">Morgan</a> jeans by the same pattern maker, Closet Case Files.<br /><br />I have been wearing myself out in the garden over the last week so have been recovering with some selfless sewing - a pair of Hudsons for Eldest and a skirt for a friend that I drafted using the info from my pattern cutting class.http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2016/05/me-made-may16-week-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-2335135126040610464Fri, 13 May 2016 10:24:00 +00002016-05-13T11:24:35.772+01:00SorbettoTrue Bias Hudson pantsWarm weather wardrobe for YoungestI took my two older daughters shopping a couple of weeks before the Easter break to buy bikinis and other warmer weather items for a trip to Lanzarote. Youngest opted not to come - she's not a great shopper and the thought of the other two trying on bikinis was too much!<br /><br />However, since she has grown so much since last summer, almost nothing fits her any more. She ended up with some hand me downs after the shopping trip, but that still left her with not much and no time to take her shopping separately. I suggested that I make her a few things and got her to look through my patterns and the selection of fabric I had pulled out of the stash.&nbsp; She took this very seriously and was soon jotting down which pattern, which view, and which fabric! Needless to say she noted down much more than I could possibly sew in the time frame, but it gave me something to work from.&nbsp; In a week I made:<br /><br />2 pairs of shorts: One pair used up the last of the coral sweatshirting that I was struggling with in my previous post and the other pair I used an old t-shirt of Husbands that she liked the colour of. <a href="http://cookinandcraftin.blogspot.co.uk/"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vBuKmoMCX-A/VyC1PTJBf2I/AAAAAAAAIsc/2A5E_hGUBt4GyuiDljFgcqC_YAMv0jTDACLcB/s1600/IMG_7795.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vBuKmoMCX-A/VyC1PTJBf2I/AAAAAAAAIsc/2A5E_hGUBt4GyuiDljFgcqC_YAMv0jTDACLcB/s320/IMG_7795.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5tp5jJoUgc/VyC5iuy2UFI/AAAAAAAAIs8/f9vp7I6KRoQqtjHEzr7g-KzHMem3cqJIwCLcB/s1600/2016-03-28%2B15.19.51.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5tp5jJoUgc/VyC5iuy2UFI/AAAAAAAAIs8/f9vp7I6KRoQqtjHEzr7g-KzHMem3cqJIwCLcB/s400/2016-03-28%2B15.19.51.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>For the t-shirt pair I cheated a little and used the hem of the shirt for the hem of the sorts. I used the True Bias Hudson pant pattern for both and just cut them shorter.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://cookinandcraftin.blogspot.co.uk/"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ts3SYmU8ikg/VyC1QD9d_tI/AAAAAAAAIsk/hhLd6cdw54c98Al9bdV1kpN6Zn2f964oACLcB/s1600/IMG_7808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ts3SYmU8ikg/VyC1QD9d_tI/AAAAAAAAIsk/hhLd6cdw54c98Al9bdV1kpN6Zn2f964oACLcB/s400/IMG_7808.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--65dFyPAy70/VyC5i1u7SOI/AAAAAAAAItA/gmRFarT79mg6FvCb6pGHBHadOg4OBtHDQCLcB/s1600/2016-03-28%2B17.36.23.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--65dFyPAy70/VyC5i1u7SOI/AAAAAAAAItA/gmRFarT79mg6FvCb6pGHBHadOg4OBtHDQCLcB/s400/2016-03-28%2B17.36.23.jpg" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mum-made combo!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>I got Youngest to try on my original pair of Hudsons and much to my horror they fitted her pretty well, just a bit long in the leg - She is 10! To reduce bulk, particularly in the coral pair I used a pocket <a href="http://cookinandcraftin.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/tutorial-single-layer-slash-pocket.html">tutorial</a> from Meg from <a href="http://cookinandcraftin.blogspot.co.uk/">Cookin' &amp; Craftin'.</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />A shirred Sundress: This is the exact copy of a dress that I made for my friends daughter a couple of years ago, same fabric, same tutorial used, just bigger<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z3oqTHRDIoQ/VyC1POOZ7nI/AAAAAAAAIsY/6AxAb2mbIMYoUSYb54XpeXTgwEpnFHI0wCLcB/s1600/IMG_7790.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z3oqTHRDIoQ/VyC1POOZ7nI/AAAAAAAAIsY/6AxAb2mbIMYoUSYb54XpeXTgwEpnFHI0wCLcB/s400/IMG_7790.JPG" width="267" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhjDkN3Jnm4/VyC5iVDtQbI/AAAAAAAAIs4/5rgvtJ1RansxQh9xCGhrbqRKzicfUpyrgCLcB/s1600/2016-03-27%2B19.16.20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhjDkN3Jnm4/VyC5iVDtQbI/AAAAAAAAIs4/5rgvtJ1RansxQh9xCGhrbqRKzicfUpyrgCLcB/s400/2016-03-27%2B19.16.20.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>&nbsp;A flutter sleeved top: using Simplicity 4589 view B cut in a size 8 and shortened a fraction. The square yoke was tricky to get neat at the corners but nothing a good steam press couldn't fix. I think the interfacing that I used was a bit firm for the style and fabric, but she didn't notice and that's just me being picky.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uFV5n0gzKCI/VyC1OtVpqTI/AAAAAAAAIsU/2xxvSfqeggMmqIjhKYUCeYStFbzDbFw7ACLcB/s1600/IMG_7786.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uFV5n0gzKCI/VyC1OtVpqTI/AAAAAAAAIsU/2xxvSfqeggMmqIjhKYUCeYStFbzDbFw7ACLcB/s400/IMG_7786.JPG" width="306" /></a></div><br />and lastly, a little Colette Sorbetto top. I cut a size 8? , took the front pleat out due to fabric restrictions, didn't sew the dart in the front and shirred a panel in the back to make it fit a bit better.&nbsp; I had just enough small pieces to make bias tape of the the same fabric for the neckline and armholes. This was the only one that she didn't wear on the holiday, although she said she did like it.. I am a bit concerned that it will shrink in the wash as I bought the fabric years ago on a whim and was not, at that stage, in the habit of washing any fabric I bought straight away.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sW6IUk9I2kU/VyC1OR7Zb_I/AAAAAAAAIsQ/bn7blLDuQBoqQEaNbhf2Yt4YeCKOwosrQCLcB/s1600/IMG_7783.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sW6IUk9I2kU/VyC1OR7Zb_I/AAAAAAAAIsQ/bn7blLDuQBoqQEaNbhf2Yt4YeCKOwosrQCLcB/s400/IMG_7783.JPG" width="367" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhjDkN3Jnm4/VyC5iVDtQbI/AAAAAAAAIs4/5rgvtJ1RansxQh9xCGhrbqRKzicfUpyrgCLcB/s1600/2016-03-27%2B19.16.20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>So, a nice little selection of things for her to wear!http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2016/05/warm-weather-wardrobe-for-youngest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685878398696286202.post-3461673710153746972Mon, 09 May 2016 13:10:00 +00002016-05-09T14:10:48.105+01:00MMM16Me-Made-May16 week oneWeek One:<br /><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h31cY1JykPU/VzCEeGo3tpI/AAAAAAAAJAE/4y79p5fFQ5IYV3IDaXpZVQOp0Szgoq8awCLcB/s1600/2016_05_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h31cY1JykPU/VzCEeGo3tpI/AAAAAAAAJAE/4y79p5fFQ5IYV3IDaXpZVQOp0Szgoq8awCLcB/s640/2016_05_01.jpg" width="640" /></a>top row:<br /><a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/fo-burda-raglan-top-22013-127-again.html">Burdastyle Raglan top</a> with <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/fo-blue-marl-collection.html">True Bias Hudson pants v2</a>; <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/new-top.html">MyImage cowl top</a> with <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/fo-self-drafted-jumbo-corduroy-skirt.html">self drafted corduroy skirt</a>; <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/fo-burda-109-10-2015-and-newlook-6230.html">Newlook 6230 sweatshirt</a>, rtw tshirt and <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/a-collection-of-collages-and-another.html">Hudson pants v1</a>; same outfit (my 2 days where I excercise!)<br /><br />Bottom row:<br /><a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/turquoise-top.html">shirt Simplicity 2255</a>; <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/a-summer-of-stripes-part-3-and-sad.html">Burdastyle raglan dress rtw leggings and charity shop cardi</a>; <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/fo-sleeveless-cowl-2-and-very-simple.html">Sleeveless MyImage cowl</a> with <a href="http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/a-collection-of-collages-and-another.html">self drafted linen skirt</a><br /><br /><br />I don't seem to have weeded out my rtw clothes as I said in my pledge... I forgot and find that I don't want to wear my handmade clothes when doing things like gardening hence the jeans and today's shorts!<br /><br />Unusually, I haven't done any sewing this week because.... the sun came out! I have been distracted by gardening, but having not done much in the way of garden maintenance for the last couple of years, I kind of want to make the most of it. Apparently it is going rain for the rest of the week, which I hope will make the weeding easier!<br /><br /><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h31cY1JykPU/VzCEeGo3tpI/AAAAAAAAJAE/4y79p5fFQ5IYV3IDaXpZVQOp0Szgoq8awCLcB/s1600/2016_05_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a>http://pimpmycurtains.blogspot.com/2016/05/me-made-may16-week-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamsin)1